Take
a run ‘Throo the Zoo’
Norton Audubon Hospital presents a 5K
Run/Walk that takes visitors past the animals
Throo the Zoo 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by
Norton Audubon Hospital, will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008.
Proceeds benefit the Louisville Zoo, which is dedicated to its
mission of bettering the bond between people and our planet.
This is one of Louisville’s most unique
road events, because the course does not go around the Zoo, but
“throo” the Zoo! Runners, walkers and animal lovers of all ages are
encouraged to participate. Strollers are welcome, too! (However, no
roller blades or pets are allowed.)
The race begins at 8 a.m. sharp and special
registration is required. Registration forms can be filled in online
at
www.fleetfeetlouisville.com, or forms can be downloaded at
http://www.louisvillezoo.org/events/ThrooZoo08.pdf. Registration
forms are also available at Fleet Feet Sports, Whole Foods, Norton
Audubon Hospital and many fitness clubs and running stores.
Registration fees are: $25 if postmarked
before May 7; $30 on May 8 or 9 payable at Fleet Feet on Bardstown
Road; and $35 at the Zoo the day of the run from 7 to 7:45 a.m. The
registration fee includes delicious, healthy post-race refreshments
(including Vitaminwater, Bountiful Bread samples, fruit, Powerade,
Dasani water and Whole Food Market snacks) and FREE Zoo admission
for the day. George Lindsay with 102.3 THE MAX will emcee the post
race and draw for door prizes, including 10 pairs of shoes to be
given away by Asics!
Mail registration forms and fees (which
should be made payable to the Louisville Zoo) to: Fleet Feet Sports,
1500 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40205.
The 5K distance has intermediate hills (USATF-sanctioned)
directly through the Louisville Zoo, with the start on Trevilian Way
and the finish on Zoo grounds.
No race packages will be mailed. Advance
pickup of race numbers and instructions will be available at Fleet
Feet on Bardstown Road, on Friday, May 9, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 8
p.m. or at the Zoo on race day, beginning at 7 a.m.
The first 1,200 participants to arrive at
the race will receive a special commemorative T-shirt featuring an
illustration of “Scotty,” the Louisville Zoo’s baby elephant, by
Ralph Bergmann.
The coveted Ostrich Egg Award will be
presented to the first place male and female runners. Other awards
include:
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Top 4 males,
(second, third, fourth, and fifth place)—not eligible for age
groups
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Top 4
females, (second, third, fourth, and fifth place)—not eligible
for age groups
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Top 3 males
and top 3 females in age groups: 9 and under; 10-14; 15-19;
20-24; 25-29;30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64;
65-69; 70 and over
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Top male and
female Master and Grandmaster awards
Throo the Zoo is sponsored by Norton
Audubon Hospital with additional support by Coca-Cola, Fleet Feet
Sports, Vitaminwater, Asics, CBS Outdoor, Whole Foods Market,
Bountiful Bread and Jefferson County Public Schools.
ROAD CLOSINGS:
Trevilian Way from Ridgeway Avenue to
Illinois Avenue, north to Russell Avenue and south to Sheridan
Avenue will be closed at 7:45 a.m. for the race course until the
last person enters the Zoo.
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The Louisville Zoo, a non-profit
organization and state zoo of Kentucky, is dedicated to bettering
the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care
for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in
scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is
accredited by the American Association of Museums (AAM) and by the
Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). For more information, visit
www.louisvillezoo.org.
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