2010 Will Start With A Stomp!
Join us for the 30th Annual Running of the Samson Stomp & Romp
Sponsored by Gatorade and Pick ‘n Save

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Samson Stomp & Romp

Calling all runners, walkers and fans of the Zoo! This year, we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Zoo’s Samson Stomp & Romp, and you’re invited to participate! This popular race honors one of the most famous Zoo residents, Samson the gorilla. Money raised from the event supports all of the animals in the Zoo’s collection.

30th Anniversary Activities

  • RECYCLE CELL PHONES AND SAVE GORILLAS
    Please bring in your old cell phones to the Zoo for recycling. Drop-off area is located in the U.S. Bank Gathering Place.

    Recycling cell phones reduces the need for additional colton, a mineral extracted from the forests of Congo -- home to endangered lowland gorillas. The colton mining business has led to a dramatic reduction of the gorillas' habitat.

  • Runners placing 30th, 130th, 230th, 330th and 430th will receive a prize.

  • Wear a previous year's Samson Stomp shirt, and qualify for a prize.

  • Participants in the children's races will receive a small plush-toy animal.

  • Winners and participants will receive commemorative awards and T-shirts.

CHOOSE FROM FOUR RACES:

5K Competitive Run 9:30 a.m.
2-mile Fun Run/Walk 10:15 a.m.
1-mile Romp for Children 10:45 a.m.
¼-mile Mini-Romp for Children 11:00 a.m.

            
PRE-REGISTRATION FEES

5K / 2 Mile $17 per runner
Children’s Races $16 per runner
Families with Four of More* $14 per runner
Teams $14 per runner

                   
* If registering by mail, each family member or team member should submit a registration form.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION FEES (8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday, January 17)

$19 per runner
$16 per runner for families of four or more
Only cash or check accepted on race day.

REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES

A commemorative long sleeved T-shirt, Zoo admission, beverages and parking (for runner only). Zoological Society memberships do not apply to this fundraising event.

Special Offer:

Get 20% off anything in the Milwaukee County Zoo’s gift shops during Samson Stomp with a Pick ’n Save register receipt showing the purchase of any Gatorade product. Present your receipt at any gift shop register. Offer valid January 17, 2010, only.

Register online until Wednesday, January 13.
Strollers, inline skates, bikes or similar devices are not allowed due to safety concerns.

Click here to register now.

Special thanks to our Samson Stomp & Romp event sponsors
Gatorade Pick 'n Save