EcoThon

Wilds EcoThon

12th Annual
EcoThon at the Wilds
Saturday, April 25, 2009

Runnin'...Walkin'...Takin!

Thank you for making EcoThon a success!

Nearly 700 runners and walkers enjoyed the warm and pleasant weather during the 12th Annual EcoThon at the Wilds held Saturday, April 25, 2009.

The 10K Trail Run, 5K Trail Run, and 5K Trail Walk on the Wilds' highly-regarded cross-country course attraced participants from many states. The annual event benefits the Wilds’ important conservation science and education programs.

Awards

Custom stoneware made by Ohio Stoneware in Muskingum County, Ohio, featuring the commemorative EcoThon 2009 logo, were awarded to the following finishers:

10K Male
FIRST PLACE Randy Frame, 23 -- 42:46
SECOND PLACE Robert Boston, 43 -- 43:01
THIRD PLACE Joe Clark, 51 -- 43:13

10K Female
FIRST PLACE Cassandra McCune, 39 -- 51:55
SECOND PLACE Amy Tooms, 36 -- 52:55
THIRD PLACE Lesley Touvell, 39 -- 57:44

5K Male
FIRST PLACE
Jeff Williams, 45 -- 18:51
SECOND PLACE
Alan Fitzer, 15 -- 19:10
THIRD PLACE
Stuart Maxwell, 17 -- 20:09

5K Female
FIRST PLACE
Jennifer Smith, 37 -- 25:18
SECOND PLACE
Sydney St. Clair, 14 -- 25:37
THIRD PLACE
Stacy Sprouse, 14 -- 25:45

In addition to the top place overall finishers, awards were given to the top three winners in age categories and cruiser weight.

COMPLETE 10K RACE RESULTS

COMPLETE 5K RACE RESULTS

COMPLETE 10K CRUISER RESULTS

COMPLETE 5K CRUISER RESULTS

For More Information

Please contact reservations@thewilds.org or call the Wilds' Reservation Coordinator at 740-638-5030 x2268.

Please Help Us In Thanking Our 2009 EcoThon Sponsors!

PRESENTING SPONSOR
AEP / American Electric Power

PLATINUM SPONSORS
ESPN 100.9
Ohio State Park Resorts
WHIZ Media Group

GOLD SPONSORS
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. of Zanesville

SILVER SPONSORS
AVC Communications
The Daily & Sunday Jeffersonian

Genesis Lifestyle & Fitness Center
Linn Engineering
Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville

Stonewall

BRONZE SPONSORS
Colgate-Palmolive
Kessler Sign Company
Southside Cycling
Zemba Brothers

COPPER SPONSORS
Baldwin Construction
Co-Alliance

Runnin'...Walkin'...Takin!
Sichuan Takin


Proceeds from this year’s EcoThon will help support the important conservation work for Sichuan takin.

The Sichuan takin is native to the mountainous Sichuan province area of China, and can also be found in Bhutan, India, and Myanmar. There are only a few thousand left living in the wild. They are unusual looking animals. Although a member of the goat family, their odd shaped bodies create comparisons to bison and bears. This species is at risk because of habitat loss, habitat degradation, and hunting.

The Wilds is able to offer critical support for the Sichuan takin. The Wilds' breeding program is off to a successful start with the birth of five kids in 2008. The Wilds is now home to the largest herd of Sichuan takin in North America.

Your support is critical to this important project. Thank you for playing your part to help us in our mission to advance conservation through science, education, and personal experience.