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Posted on 11/3/11

LOCAL NEWS REPORTS ABOUT THE RACE

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Denver Post
"5K Gorilla Run in Denver raises funds for hairy important cause".
Beer and primates often mix in Lower Downtown, but Saturday was something special. The eighth annual 5K Denver Gorilla Run attracted more than 1,200 runners in ape suits to the Wynkoop Brewery to raise money for the Denver-based Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund....
Read the complete article published on October 30, 2011

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Westword
"LoDo goes ape as Gorilla Run raises money for MGCF".
Last weekend, zombies filled downtown. This weekend, it was gorillas -- 1,200 of them, all participating in the eighth annual 5K Gorilla Run, which benefits the Denver-based Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund. That's more runners than there are mountain gorillas left in the wild.....
Read the complete article published on October 31, 2011

Posted on 11/1/11

RESULTS FROM THE 2011 RACE ARE IN......

Please check the Results page for complete listings.

Posted on 10/28/11

Channel 9 News
"8th Annual Denver Gorilla Run".
KUSA - Go Bananas! Over 1,200 gorilla participants are expected to take part in one of Denver's quirky events, the 8th Annual Denver Gorilla Run, on Saturday, October 29, 2011...
Read the complete article published on October 28, 2011

Posted on 9/1/11

2011 DGR Info (race took place 10/29/11)

'Top Ten List' to make your race day smooth

1. Gorilla Suits: It is recommended to cut out the eyes and open the mouth on the masks. If the head is a bit too tight, just cut a 3-4 inch slit up the back of the mask. If the arms or legs are too long you can just take a pair of scissors and cut to fit. It's your suit, do what you want.

2. Parking: Please do not park on Wynkoop St. between 18th and 19th streets and do not park right in front of the Wynkoop Brewing Company. Also, please avoid the left side of 18th street between Wazee and Wynkoop St. A parking structure is on the corner of Wazee and 18th. There is also plenty of meter parking on the surrounding blocks and be advised these meters are 2 hr. time limits.

3. Registration: Opens at 9am.
A. If you are a "First Time Gorilla" and already have your gorilla suit and bib number you're good to go and do not need to come to registration. BUT you still need your lanyard for lunch, the free beer ticket and information about the trip to Africa drawing.

B. If you are a "First Time Gorilla" and have not collected your gorilla suit, bib number or lanyard, please go to registration. Registration will be in the Mercantile Room at the brewery.

C. For the "Returning Gorilla" or a gorilla with no bib number or lanyard, go to the tent right next to the front entrance of Wynkoop.

4. Donation/Pledges: For all you "Great Gorillas" that took time to collect pledges for our fundraising event, come to the registration area and you will be directed to our donations table. Bring your donation with you and we will have an up to date list of all donations collected. We will add what you bring in to your online total. Great prizes for fundraisers: $50.00: Event T-Shirt, $125.00: Plush stuffed gorilla or a case of Silverback Pale Ale, $250.00: an embroidered fleece vest, $500.00: your bib number will be entered into a drawing and one lucky winner will get a custom made Silverback Cruz Bike imported from Cape Town, South Africa. See event site for details.

5. Pre-ordered T-Shirts and Vests: If you have pre-ordered one of these items, please come to the registration area to pick up your items. Just mention your name and we will have your item ready for you. If you have not pre-ordered any of these items, please visit the DGR retail booth and do some shopping. We will take Visa, MC and AMEX as well as check and cash. **ATTENTION** we will not be able to hold your items and we will not be responsible for items left during the race. Please make arrangements to get your items back to your car or hand off to a friend who is cheering you on.

6. The "Most Creative Gorilla Contest" Will begin at 10:25am. For those of you creative gorillas, please be ready to go and one of our volunteers will ask you a couple questions. We will have a panel of highly qualified judges for the best individual and group of gorillas. if you do not plan to enter, just come and watch. It's very entertaining!

7. Race Starts: For 2011 we will have three starts. At 11:00am all gorillas with wheels (bikes, roller blades skateboards, wheel chairs, etc.) will start first. At 11:05am we will have the "Silverback Start" for those of you who are really trying to run around the course and win. At 11:08am we will start all the rest of you (walkers, joggers, gorillas with strollers) or anything with your feet.

8. Course: The course is a 3.5 mile and we are using some of the bike path systems and streets. You can go around this course anyway you would like that is not motorized. For the diehard runner and going for 1st place (male and female), the only requirement is that you have to keep your full gorilla suit on.

9. Lanyards for lunch: Included with your registration is a bib number and a lanyard. In the lanyard will be a ticket for each restaurant which can be visited once. The location you visit will be punched or mark off that you have been there. Please visit all of our locations.

10. Silverback Block Party: In your lanyard will be a ticket for a free Silverback Pale Ale. Extra tickets can be purchased for more beer so please have your ID's ready. Two great local Denver bands will take the stage starting at 11:15am "Marty Jones and the Great Unknowns" will play first followed by "Hit List" to round out the afternoon.

  

Have a fun, safe event and thank you all for helping the mission of the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund and the Mountain Gorillas.

Posted on 6/1/11

WHERE DID OUR GORILLAS COMING FROM IN 2010?

Posted on 10/30/10

Metro Mix Denver
"7th Annual Denver Gorilla Run".
While most of the city was sleeping in this Saturday morning, there were over one thousand Denverites who were busy suiting up. In gorilla suits that is, and running a 5.6K race to boot.
Read the complete article published on October 30, 2010

Posted on 5/1/08

Rocky Mountain News
Ranks the Denver Gorilla Run
in the top 10 events to do in the Fall!

Denver Post
"Runners go ape to help save gorillas".
Read the complete article published on Sunday, October 21, 2007

5280 Magazine
Ranks the Denver Gorilla Run as #1 as Best Bets for October!