8am October 19th, 2008
16.5 km Race/Relay

Leg 1 - 5.3km approx (through the Zoo grounds)

Leg 2 - 5.3km

Leg 3 - 5.9km

Race package pickup at:

Forzani's Tech Shop,
2415 4th Street S.W.,
Calgary, T2S 1X5.

Friday October 17th 5pm - 8pm
Saturday October 18th 12pm - 5pm

Prize categories:

16.5 km Race:

1st place only to each age/sex category:

F - 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

M - 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Relay:

1st place only to each team category:
Mens, Womens, Mixed, Masters and Youth

Awards Ceremony and Draw prizes will be held at the The Calgary Zoo's "Katimba Cafe"

Race Day Details:

A Timing Chipped Event:
• Chip pick-up will be in the North parking lot of the Calgary Zoo. RACE DAY ONLY.
• The race starts at 8am.

The Start of the race is accessed from the main North parking lot of the Calgary Zoo. Park your vehicle and walk down the hill (away from the Zoo entrance) towards the Cequel Energy Lodge. Follow the signs for the Cequel Lodge turning right under the bridge. Indoor washrooms and water fountains can be found there.

The race begins from the Cequel Energy Lodge and follows a path through the Zoo, then northbound outside the Zoo completing on the pathways at the start of Leg 2 (about 500m from the Cequel Lodgegate).

The remainder of the route will continue on the pathways turning at 14th Street NW and finishing at the West Gate Zoo parking lot (NOT the main, North parking lot).

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE START AND FINISH OF THE RACE ARE IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. THE HAND STAMP IS FOR SECURITY PURPOSES ONLY AND WILL NOT PROVIDE ADMISSION TO THE ZOO. FOR ZOO ADMISSION, THE ZOO PASS IN THE RACE PACKAGE IS REQUIRED!

How to carry your Timing Chip:

Solo Runners: Strap the chip to your ankle and run across the ground mats
Relay Runners: Carry the chip by hand and pass over the chip mats on tables prior to hand-off.

ALL RELAY CHIPS MUST BE PASSED OVER THE CHIP MATS AT LEG 2, LEG 3, AND THE FINISH.

Event Goals

1. To increasingly raise funds for endangered primates and other endangered animal species.
2. Raise awareness for global sustainable development.
3. Promote an energy conscious, fit and healthy lifestyle.
4. Endorse and enhance community spirit.
5. Enjoy and have fun!

Post Script

In it’s 5th year and growing. I thank you all for your support and participation.

For further information regarding this event, please contact me at info@gorillarun.com

POST RACE CEREMONY

THE POST RACE CEREMONY, AWARDS, AND DRAW PRIZES WILL TAKE PLACE AT 10:30AM IN THE ZOO’S KATIMBA CAFÉ WHERE YOU CAN REDEEM YOUR “ZOO BUCKS”

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A FABULOUS PRESENTATION WITH BRIAN KEATING.

Emm