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.

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

PRE-RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP
Friday, April 3, 2009 - 11 a.m. - 7 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 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.

TEAM AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR A RUNNER

After either the team or individual page is set up, you can send the link to family, friends, colleagues, neighbors, etc. in hopes that they will support your efforts and participation in the run on behalf of the cheetah. It is all done on-line. Thanks for your help!

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.

NOTE: GEAR DROP OFF TENT WILL BE AVAILABLE RACE DAY. BIKE RACKS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE RIDING TO THE EVENT, BUT CCF AND LAKESHORE ATHLETIC SERVICES WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR BIKES AT THE EVENT.

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.

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. 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.

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