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.

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.

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WHEN & WHERE
Saturday April 4, 2009 - Lincoln Park along the lake front. Start and finish of the course will be at the same location.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW COURSE MAP

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 3-1-09
	$28 (5K Run/Walk) with T-shirt 3-2-09 through 4-2-09
	$35 (5K Run/Walk) with T-shirt (if available) Day of Race Registration*

*NOTE: T-shirt only guaranteed with pre-registration, otherwise, first come, first served.

REGISTRATION [back to top]
Online Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Pre-registration online only.
In person registration - day of event 7:45-8:45 a.m.

PRE-RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP (OPTIONAL) --- TBA

NOTE: GEAR DROP OFF TENT WILL BE AVAILABLE RACE DAY

COURSES [back to top]
Start and finish of the 5k will be at the same location.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW COURSE MAP

T-SHIRT DESIGN

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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. National Geographic Kids magazines will be given out courtesy of National Geographic.

5 and under - 50yd dash 6-7year olds - 75 yd. dash 8-10year olds. - 100 yd. dash. NOTE: All children will be required to register.

CHAMPIONCHIP TIMING
All competitors [runners and walkers] in the 5k will receive a Timing Chip to be picked up at the designated table at the start of the race. You may pick this up at the same time as you pick up your t-shirt and race packet. You must wear the Chip on your shoe [per the instructions on the packet] if you want to receive your race time. Any participant who does not wear the Chip on their running shoe will not receive a finish result. Also, the Chip must be returned at the conclusion of the event or pay a $30.00 replacement fee. [See waiver]. If you do not wish to be timed, simply do not pick up a Chip just prior to race time.

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 posted on this website at the completion of the race and will be determined based on the number of registrants in specific age ranges.

AWARDS
The overall male and female winners will be announced at 10:00 a.m. All other results will be posted on the event Web site following the race.

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

RELATED EVENTS [back to top]
Please stay and join us for festivities
- Food and drink
- 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.

Photograph by nature photographer Larry Broutman

DONATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS TO CCF ARE WELCOME

CLICK HERE FOR DONATION AND MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

COMMEMORATIVE CHEETAH POSTERS
The Cheetah Conservation Fund is selling commemorative posters for $25.00. Posters are available for purchase at the CCF Web site - www.cheetah.org