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City Chase Philadelphia is this Saturday and the excitement is building! This is the final update before The Chase is On! If this is the first email you've received, don't worry because everything you need to know is covered in this email so read closely. The event Saturday will go on rain or shine so check the reports and come prepared for whatever the weather... or the day's events may hold. There are hints that will help you in this email so read it carefully. Your first challenge is contained in this e-mail - it is called Chasepoint #1.

Don't forget to bring a signed copy of your waiver form if you haven't already done so at pre-event check-in at Sweat Fitness on Tuesday or Thursday and be sure to familiarize yourself with our Rules & Regulations before the race.

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CHASEPOINT #1

City Chase Philadelphia is proud to announce Back On My Feet as our official charitable partner. As your FIRST CHASEPOINT we encourage your support for this meaningful cause and we ask that your team raise a minimum of $40 in pledges for Back On My Feet by 3 PM on Saturday, May 16th. (Although not mandatory, it will give you a leg up on the competition to have one ChasePoint complete before the start of the event).

Back on My Feet is a non-profit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of Philadelphia's homeless population by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem. Back on My Feet does not provide food nor does it provide shelter, but instead provides a community that embraces equality, respect, discipline, teamwork and leadership. Please head to www.backonmyfeet.org to learn more about our charitable partner.

You can include your family, friends, colleagues or anyone else you wish to approach for support by simply becoming a fundraiser at the link below, forwarding them your fundraising page and having them donate any amount on your behalf. Both members of your team can create a page or you can share one link and raise the money under one account.

To start fundraising for ChasePoint #1, simply click the link below and "Become a Fundraiser" at the top of the page:

http://www.active.com/donate/bomfcitychase2009

If you have technical difficulties, please contact Maureen O'Toole at maureen@backonmyfeet.org.

The team that raises the most money will win a special prize at the Philadelphia post party!

Notes: Pledges must be collected online only (through the link above) and will be verified on course. Please print out your pledge homepage as you must bring proof of all pledges with you on Saturday and hand in at a location TBD in order to get credit for completing ChasePoint #1. For your team to be credited for pledges raised, donations can be made in either team member's full name. Get started with ChasePoint #1 here!

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LIMITED SPACE STILL AVAILABLE - FRIEND REFERRAL PROGRAM
Do you have a friend you're competitive with? A co-worker you'd love to put in their place? Someone that can talk the talk that you want to see walk the walk? Get them to compete against you in City Chase Philadelphia. Get a friend or friends to sign up with your friends and family discount of $15 off (code:Fieldhouse) and you will get a $20 gift certificate for each referral good for food and drinks at The Fieldhouse. When they register they will need to select "Friend Referral" in the pull-down of the "How did you hear about us?" section and then type in your name. This offer is only good for NEW registrations but you can get credit for unlimited referrals so get as many as you can and you will drink free for weeks! Think of it as your own little stimulus plan that nobody has to know about.

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VOLUNTEERS

If you know anyone that wants to be a part of the intense action without having to tackle the ChasePoints, get them to volunteer. We need fun, energetic and enthusiastic people to help make this great event happen so click below to have your friends or family help out as volunteers...and they can cheer you on in the process! Volunteer here...

PRE-EVENT PICK-UP AT SWEAT FITNESS

We encourage you to pick up important event day information before the race at Sweat Fitness on Thursday, May 14th. Please bring a photo I.D. and your completed and signed waiver. The pick-up time and location Thursday will be as follows:

Thursday, May 14 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Sweat Fitness Queen Village location at 700 Passynk Avenue.

If you don't pick up in advance, event day check-in will take place between 7:30 am and 9:00 am. Please bring your waiver signed by both participants to pre-event check in or you will not be given your bibs until event day.

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The Philadelphia City Chase will be starting at Love Park located at John F. Kennedy Blvd. between 15th and 16th Streets. If you have not gone to one of our pre-registration options at Sweat Fitness this week please make sure to check-in between 7:30-9am at Love Park. You must bring a signed copy of your waiver form to check-in if you have not already done so at pre-registration.

AFTER PARTY:
The Fieldhouse
1150 Filbert Street

Come share an ice cold beer, mixed drink or wine, food and your experiences with the other competitors at the official post-party at The Fieldhouse. The post-party will include a complimentary food buffet, a complimentary beer, cocktail or glass of wine, additional specials and a slide show of the day's activities...you won't want to miss out!

A FEW QUICK REMINDERS FOR EVENT DAY:

NEW: It will be to your advantage to bring a digital camera or camera phone with you on Saturday.

Check-in – 7:30 to 9:00 am at Love Park (JFK between 15th and 16th).
(For those unable to attend pre-registration or need to turn in waiver)

Check-in and other possible delays – There may be a short wait as we process the over 600 participants during check-in. You may also experience "line-ups" at certain Chase Points along the course due to the number of participants but these should be minimal.

I.D. - Don't forget that both team members MUST bring photo ID.

Dress comfortably & appropriately for the weather – Note: This event will go on no matter what the weather is. Be prepared to get dirty & wet along the way. Don't wear your favorite shorts or shoes if you are worried about them potentially getting damaged.

Parking - For those planning on driving, there is underground parking in the area that is first come first serve. Our recommendation, however, is for teams to use public transit to get to and from the event. Love Park is very accessible by SEPTA.

A Snack: You might want to pack a little something so that you can eat on the run! A little extra energy along the way may give you the leg up you need on your competition.

City Map

Paper and Pen

The event begins at 10:00 am sharp, the official welcome will begin at roughly 9:30am, followed by an overview of rules, acknowledgments, some pre-event prizing, and perhaps even a few event insider tips. All participants must be at the location and checked in ready to go no later than 9:00 am.