EcoThon

Wilds EcoThon

Results from the 11th Annual EcoThon at the Wilds
Saturday, April 26, 2008


It's Doggone Wild!

Over 800 runners and walkers participated in the 11th Annual EcoThon at the Wilds April 26.

Although clouds looked dark at times, mild weather graced the event that features a cross-country course across rolling grasslands with sweeping views along lakes, woodlands and wetlands.

The annual 10K/5K run and 5K walk event serves as an important fundraiser for the the Wilds.

Custom stoneware awards made by Hartstone Pottery, featuring the commemorative 2008 EcoThon logo, were awarded to the following top finishers (from first to third place in each category, with race times in brackets):

10K Run, Overall Males:
Ryan Wilson, 23, Cambridge [36:15]
Juston Wickham, 32, Cambridge [41:54]
Joe Clark, 50, Zanesville [42:01]

10K Run, Overall Females:
Brianna Elsmore, 29, Columbus [46:38]
Carrie Smith, 30, The Plains [47:54]
Kelly Gregg, 30, New Albany [50:13]

5K Run, Overall Males:
Jeff Williams, 44, Zanesville [18:11]
Josh Beynon, 22, Cambridge [18:45]
Alan Fitzer, 14, Zanesville [19:20]

5K Run, Overall Females:
Molly Coleman, 25, New Concord [22:43]
Sylvia Magis, 29, Cambridge [23:23]
Aimie Bross, 30, Gahanna [23:35]

SUMMARY of ALL AWARDS

COMPLETE 10K RACE RESULTS

COMPLETE 5K RACE RESULTS


Proceeds from this year’s EcoThon, with the theme of “It’s Doggone Wild!” will help support the important conservation work for African wild dogs, perhaps the most endangered carnivore in Africa due to habitat loss, persecution, and infectious disease. The Wilds is able to offer critical support for the African wild dog Species Survival Plan (SSP) through scientific study and breeding research at its new Mid-Sized Carnivore Conservation Center.

Please Help Us In Thanking Our 2008 EcoThon Sponsors!

PRESENTING SPONSOR
AEP / American Electric Power

PLATINUM SPONSORS
ESPN 100.9
Ohio State Park Resorts
WHIZ Media Group

GOLD SPONSORS
Peoples Bank
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. of Zanesville

SILVER SPONSORS
Baldwin Construction Company
Co-Alliance

The Daily & Sunday Jeffersonian
Genesis Lifestyle & Fitness Center
Jo-Ad Foods
Linn Engineering
Stonewall
Times Recorder
Wallace Fencing

BRONZE SPONSORS
AVC Communications
Colgate-Palmolive
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Southside Cycling
Wal-Mart North Zanesville

 

DOGGONE WILD! -- African Wild Dogs

2007 marked the opening of the new Mid-Sized Carnivore Conservation Center at the Wilds, and the arrival of our first African wild dogs (and cheetahs, too)! Proceeds from the 2008 EcoThon at the Wilds will help support the important conservation work for these species at risk.

African wild dogs are perhaps the most endangered carnivore in Africa, due to habitat loss, persecution, and infectious disease. Populations have been declining at an alarming rate. The Wilds is able to offer critical support for the African wild dog Species Survival Plan (SSP) through scientific study and breeding research at the new Carnivore Center.

In addition, the specially-designed Carnivore Center provides large, multiple-acre enclosures that allow packs of these fascinating animals to roam freely, allowing more naturalistic and healthy behavior for these highly social and communal animals.

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.