Gathering Momentum with the Press

The Austin news and media are doing their best to help us break the World Record this year, and raise more money for the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund than ever before, but we still have a long way to go. Click here check out a video clip of Race Director Unji Udeshi on Your News Now, and help us spread the word. Thanks!

Thrillist

Austin Gorilla Run
“Monkeying through the streets of Austin for the second straight year, the 5K race benefiting the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund sees participants don simian”
http://www.thrillist.com/sports/austin/tx/78704/south-austin/austin-gorilla-run_charity_events 

What Makes Austin

Planet of the Apes: Austin Style
“On January 21, 2012 downtown Austin will be a zoo, literally! People from all over the city will be dressed up in their finest Gorilla suits to participate in the 2nd Annual Austin Gorilla Run. ”
http://whatmakesaustin.com/planet-of-the-apes-austin-style/?sf2892314=1

Your News Now

Active Now
Race Director Unji Udeshi on Austin Cable TV… “Austinites are gearing up to take part in the Gorilla Run. The 5K will take place on the downtown streets of Austin with a few hundred runners walkers skate …”
austin.ynn.com/content/health/…/active-now—austin-gorilla-r…

Austin360.com

Great apes to take to Austin streets for Gorilla Run | Fit City
“Austin, Texas guide to the local recreation scene, including cycling, running and swimming offerings, as well as listings for area parks, golf courses and more.”
www.austin360.com/…/great_apes_to_take_to_austin_s.html

Austin Woman

Editor’s Picks
“This year, get in shape a la a gorilla and give our furry friends a fresh start. Austin’s second annual Gorilla Run—a 5K in which participants dress up in gorilla suits—is letting loose on Jan. 21 in downtown Austin.”
http://www.austinwomanmagazine.com/editor-picks-3

Austin Chronicle

The Austin Gorilla Run - Community Calendar
“Sat., Jan. 22, 9am (2011). $45 for children, $50 for returning runners (who own the previous year’s gorilla suit), $99.95 for first-timers. …”
www.austinchronicle.com/calendar/sports/event-1135430/ 

Yelp

Austin Gorilla Run 5k, Austin | Events | Yelp
Sat, Jan 21, 2012 - Downtown Austin, Austin, TX
When you run in the Austin Gorilla Run you will:1) Run a fun 5K with your friends2) You benefit mountain gorillas3) You get to keep your gorilla suit!4) Eat a …
www.yelp.com/events/austin-austin-gorilla-run-5k

Austin Fit Magazine

Events – The Second Annual Austin Gorilla Run
“750 gorilla suits in closets across Austin are awaiting re-emergence for The Second Annual Austin Gorilla Run! Come join us. January 21st for a FUN run …”
www.austinfitmagazine.com/events/view/1133

You can also find the event on many local calendars, including:

http://austin.culturemap.com/

http://impactnews.com/central-austin

http://do512.com/event/2012/01/21/austin-gorilla-run
http://www.downtownaustin.com/events/