LISTEN TO JEFF CORWIN AND DR. LAURIE MARKER


As a Trustee of the Board of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, helping to save the cheetah in the wild is a cause I personally support. Please join me in this effort by running or walking in one of the Runs for the Cheetah in Chicago, Portland or Phoenix and helping raise funds to support CCF's efforts in this wonderful cause. Each and everyone of us can truly make a difference.
   --Jeff Corwin

ABOUT THE EVENT

The Run for the Cheetah is a fun and competitive event for runners/walkers and families alike to raise awareness about the endangered cheetah and to raise funds to support the Cheetah Conservation Fund's programs.

2009 Race Day Photos - Click Here to View

In concert with CHEETAH CONSERVATION FUND'S commitment to conservation, every effort will be made to organize, plan and implement this event as a Green Run.

WHEN & WHERE
Sunday April 11, 2010 - Lincoln Park along the lake front. Inside the park (not the zoo) near the intersection of N. Stockton Drive and W. LaSalle Drive. Southwest end of the park Start and finish of the course will be at the same location.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW COURSE MAP

TEAM AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

What is a TEAM? It is simply a group of friends, family, classmates, neighbors, co-workers, etc. who want to run or walk together for company and just a good time. Feel free to name your TEAM, wear costumes, wear company t-shirts or just be creative and have fun! All teams will be acknowledged at the race.

What's a PLEDGE? A PLEDGE is a contribution you ask for from others in support of your participation to help the Cheetah Conservation Fund.

HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE NOW and consider asking 10 people to pledge $10 in support of your participation in this run. You are sure to make a cheetah purr!

(Or click here if the button doesn't work.)

Remember, pledges can be requested either as a member of a TEAM you organize or as an individual participant. Individual donations are welcome.

If you chose to fundraise, please go to www.active.com/donate/cheetahchicago to access your fundraising page and use the "Send Mail" tool to support your participation. You will not need to collect any funds. It is all done on-line. Simply send your link to your supporters. Please contact us if you have any questions. Every donation makes a difference! It's easy, fast like cheetahs, and makes a difference!

This can be done either as a member of a TEAM you organize or as an individual participant. If you chose to fundraise, please go to www.active.com/donate/cheetahchicago to access your fundraising page and use the "Send Mail" tool to support your participation. You will not need to collect any funds. It is all done on-line. Simply send your link to your supporters. Please contact us if you have any questions

Every donation makes a difference!

It's easy, fast like cheetahs, and makes a difference!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Pre-registration online only.
In person registration - day of event 7:45-8:45 a.m.

Gear Drop-Off Tent will be available.

Bike Rack will be available. (CCF and Lakeshore Athletic Services will not be responsible for bikes at this event.)

There will be no refunds for preregistration by either CCF or Lakeshore Athletic Services.

PRE-RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP
Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 12 noon - 3 p.m.
Cheetah Gym - Andersonville
5248 North Clark
Chicago, IL 60640
CLICK HERE FOR MAP TO CHEETAH GYM

STARTING TIMES

7:45- 8:45         Day of Registration and Packet Pick-up
9:00 a.m.   5k Run
10:00 a.m.   Kid's Dash

ENTRY FEES

$10 (Kids' Dash) without T-shirt
$15 (Kids' Dash) with T-shirt
$26 (5K Run/Walk) with T-shirt CARA Members and Registration by 03-08-2010
$28 (5K Run/Walk) with T-shirt 3-9-2010 through 4-9-2010
$35 (5K Run/Walk) with T-shirt (if available) Day of Race Registration*
 

*NOTE: T-shirt is only guaranteed with pre-registration completed by 4-5-2010.

T-SHIRT DESIGN

TO BE ANNOUNCED

KID'S DASH INFORMATION
The kid's dash is a non-competitive fun event for children 10 and under. Everyone is a winner! A ribbon will be provided to all children who participate at the end of the event.

5 and under - 50 yd. dash
6-7year olds - 75 yd. dash
8-10year olds. - 100 yd. dash

NOTE: All children will be required to register.
   

CHRONOTRACK TIMING
All competitors [runners and walkers] in the 5k will receive a timing tag to be picked up at the designated table at the start of the race. It is also available at pre-race day pick up. You may pick this up at the same time as you pick up your t-shirt and race packet. You must wear the tag on your shoe [per the instructions on the packet] if you want to receive your race time. Any participant who does not wear the tag on their running shoe will not receive a finish result.

Lakeshore Athletic Services will be managing the timing of this event and the reporting of finish times.

RESULTS
Race results will be posted within 48 hours on this website www.runforthecheetah.org. Age categories will be: 5 year age groups from 14 and under to 75 and over. No awards will be given to age division winners.

AWARDS
The overall male and female winners will be announced at 10:00 a.m. and will receive a medal.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [back to top]
Please email: ccfchicago@cheetah.org

RELATED EVENTS [back to top]
Please stay and join us for festivities
- Cheetah Conservation Fund merchandise sales with items similar to those on the website.
- Kids activity booth
- Educational Opportunities regarding the cheetah and conservation.
- Sponsorship opportunities for our cheetah and guard dogs.

These dogs will be present.


DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
Free (limited) parking is available along N. Stockton Drive
Park district parking lot on N. Stockton Drive just north of W. LaSalle Drive
Parking along Cannon Drive in Lincoln Park Zoo parking lot - entrance is on W. Fullerton
The closest parking garage is @1415 N. Dearborn Street
Public Transportation - consult CTA and "L" train.

ABOUT THE CHEETAH & THE CHEETAH CONSERVATION FUND [back to top]
Dr. Laurie Marker is Founder and Executive Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF). A former Oregonian, Laurie Marker is a Time magazine "Hero for the Planet" award recipient, and is a world-renowned expert on the cheetah. CCF's mission is "to secure habitats for the long-term survival of the cheetah and their ecosystem through multidiscipline and integrated programs of conservation, research and education."

The fastest land animal on earth is also Africa's most endangered big cat. With only 12,000 wild cheetah left, the cheetah could disappear within 20 years. With your help, CCF can maintain the programs that will help the cheetah win its race for survival.

The Cheetah Conservation Fund is a registered non-profit 501(c)(3) organization #31-1726923 in the United States. Visit www.cheetah.org for more information.



"Conservation is our future. It is up to us to become a voice for our natural world
and to ensure that species survive for future generations."

Dr. Laurie Marker, Cheetah Conservation Fund Executive Director.
www.cheetah.org

DONATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS TO CCF ARE WELCOME

CLICK HERE FOR DONATION AND MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

COMMEMORATIVE CHEETAH POSTERS
ThThe Cheetah Conservation Fund is selling commemorative posters. Posters are available for purchase at the CCF Web site - www.cheetah.org