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St. Louis Children's Hospital
Make Tracks for the Zoo

make_tracks01_sm.jpg: Annual Make Tracks at the Zoo run

make_tracks_sm.jpg: Annual Make Tracks at the Zoo run

Saint Louis Zoo's 24th Annual Run/Walk
Sunday, June 7, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!

1. If you accidentally left with your timing chip or picked up your packet and did not attend the event, please return the chip to:

TERC
P.O. Box 4357
Carmel, IN 46082

2. If you should have received an award (only category awards), you may pick up your reward in the Zoo Friends Office (Lower Rotunda of The Living World) Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Friday, July 3. Please contact Kate Dickman, Events Coordinator, at (314) 646-4588 prior to pick-up.

3. If you were unable to attend and would still like to pick up your t-shirt(s), you may do so in the Zoo Friends Office (Lower Rotunda of The Living World) Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Friday, July 3.

Participants in the 5K will receive a timing chip for more accurate results. Timing chips must be returned at the conclusion of the race or a $30 non-refundable fee will be assessed.

8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk, 3.1 mile loop course; accurately measured; splits at one and two miles. Walkers begin after runners.
9:10 a.m. 1/2 mile Kids' Race (7-12 years), first 1/2 mile of 5K course
9:20 a.m. 1/4 mile Kids' Race (6 years and under)
9:30 a.m. 1-mile Fun Run/Walk/Stroller, first mile of 5K course
Note: No dogs, rollerblades, bikes, skates or skateboards permitted on courses.

8:30 a.m. to 12 noon Family activities located in Schnuck Family Plaza and surrounding areas. (See below.)

Location

Start/finish near Kiener Memorial Entrance to the Zoo, corner of Washington and Government Drive. Free parking is provided on the Zoo's South lot (closest to Highway 40) before 8 a.m. on race day.

Registration

To register,

In Person:
Stop by the Packet Pickup at The Living World building on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or Sunday, June 7, from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.

$22 Individual registration
$10 Kids' Race (under 12 years) separate registration required

On race day, each participant can enjoy a complimentary breakfast (while supplies last) and will be entered in an attendance prize drawing. Attendance prizes will be drawn during the 10 a.m. Awards ceremony at the National City Sea Lion Arena. You must be present to win.

Each individual registration also includes one Make Track for the Zoo t-shirt, and each Family Registration includes four shirts. Shirt Sizes: Child S(6-8), M(10-12), L(12-14); Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL.

Packet Pickup

Saturday, June 6 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in The Living World
Sunday, June 7 (race day) 6:30 - 9:30 a.m. in The Living World
Note: You may pay shipping and handling to receive your packet if you register
by May 22. Otherwise, Saturday pickup is encouraged to avoid race-day delays.

Activities

Join the Saint Louis Zoo and St. Louis Children's Hospital for activities that the entire family will enjoy. Health and fitness activities will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon in Schnuck Family Plaza and the surrounding areas.