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120 teams.
150 volunteers.
50 degrees & sunny.
One EPIC start to rule them all.
14,525 pounds of food collected.
Chiditarod V ran into historic glory on March 6, 2010. 120 teams and over 150 volunteers participated in the largest and most successful Chiditarod to date. The effort and creative prowess of our participants was raised to new heights this year. Art Carts, Grill Carts, Tanks, Cupcakes, Star Wars, Old People, Fire Engines, BaconRod, ChiditaBoot, and more. The weather was a balmy, sunny 50 degrees. The Environmental Encroachment magic circus band celebrated their 5th Chiditabirthday by kicking off the race with their signature flair. The hallowed Chiditarod breakfast fed nearly 700 people - being completely cleaned out by the time racers hit the streets. For those of you who won prizes, we offer our heartiest of congratulations! For those of you who didn't, we remind you once again that it is the journey, not the destination that matters...and also that the Chiditarod's judges are distinguished not so much by their excellent taste as by their sheer insanity and ability to hold onto a clipboard while inebriated. Chiditarod is many things to many people. Whether it be a food drive, race, fashion show, art parade, soapbox, barcrawl, charity, or some of the greatest improv streat theater ever, the Chiditarod Coreganizers salute all who partipated in manifesting Chiditarod V. EPIC.
The sheer generosity humbles us. Thank you, THANK YOU, for your heart-felt contributions towards helping Chicago's hungry. Through our noble and generous participants, Chiditarod V raised 14,525 pounds of food for the Chicago Anti-Hunger Federation. Our preliminary reports indicated that the sheer volume of food - delivered in 2 trucks - overwhelmed their warehouse!! We nearly doubled last year's food intake. The tri-teamed Area 3 Allstars raised over 3 tons by themselves!
Chiditarod V also empowered teams to raise funds online for the Federation. We are ecstatic to announce that over $2,400 was raised for the Federation by these participating teams:
What an incredible show of generosity. Be proud of your accomplishments, knowing that your efforts will benefit hundreds of fellow Chicago citizens.
Chiditarod is and always will be a charitable and sponsor-free event. Various organizations throughout Chicago donated time, expertise, goods and goodwill to this year's Chiditarod and our chosen charity - The Chicago Anti-hunger federation. We'd like to publically thank the following non-exhaustive list of organizations:
A huge thank you to our 2010 checkpoints for graciously hosting the EPIC this year. In the spirit of giving, our checkpoints have been asked to donate 15% of their Chiditarod profits directly to the Federation. We will provide updates on that front soon. In the meantime, next time you find yourself in one of these fine establishments, mention it to your bartenders!
With the increase in teams each year, it becomes more and more challenging to spot and recognize teams of greatness within a 6 hour timespan. The miracle of the interwebs let's us relive Chiditarod through photo, video, and caption. This year we're introducing some post-race recognition for those who went above and beyond, but perhaps didn't bask in the glory as deeply as they were meant to on race day. We salute you.
We gave out about as many prizes in 2010 as there were teams in 2006 (wow). Scroll way down if you're looking for timing.
| Team # | Team Name | Prize Category |
| 3 | Area 3 Allstars #1 | 1st Place Time |
| 20 | Area 3 Allstars #3 | 2nd Place Time |
| 71 | Gern and the Boys | 3rd Place Time |
| 86 | Gybe Ho's | Super Bonus Challenge |
| 95 | English Cottage | DFL |
| 3 | Area 3 Allstars #1 | Best in Food |
| 14 | Yasknuza Yaluza | 2nd Best in Food |
| 58 | Mountain Attack Kill | Best in Show - The Tank! |
| 61 | Goonies | 2nd Best in Show |
| 5 | Ferris Bueller's Day Off | Worst in Show |
| 13 | Action-Squad | Spirit of Chiditarod |
| 61 | Goonies | 2nd Spirit of Chiditarod |
| 3 | Area 3 Allstars #1 | Most Honorable Dishonorable Mention |
| 30 | CJ Ownz | Best Sabotage - The Chiditaboot! |
| 47 | Mario Kart | Good Samaritan Award |
| 51 | Ron Burgundy and the Channel Four News Team | Best Simulated Coitus |
| 116 | TEAM VAGAZZLE | Best in Vulva |
| 13 | Action-Squad | Best in Karaoke |
| 71 | Gern and the Boys | Best in Chaiku |
| 82 | The Communist Womanifesto | Best in Cheerditarod |
| 61 | Goonies | Best in Pole Dance |
| 13 | Action-Squad | Bike Marshal's Choice |
| 10 | Candy Coded | Best Art Cart - Spinning Cupcake! |
| 10 | Candy Coded | Industrial Design |
| 13 | Action-Squad | Most Industrious Fundraiser |
| 61 | Goonies | Chitwitterod - racer prize |
| Brian Lauvray | Chitwitterod - nonracer prize | |
| Steve Shanabruch | Design contest winner |
There is an enormous amount of photography and videography out there. We've created a Chiditarod 2010 Photo and Video page linking to everything we've found thus far. You can comment on that page with additional links to media you discover across the web.
If you were new to the race, welcome! Hopefully your bruises and egos have healed by now and you'll consider joining us again. You may have been surprised at the presence of covert ops, greasy palms, overt sabotage, and general sneakiness present at Chiditarod. Chiditarod is many things to many people, including an opportunity to "do a good thing, but do it all wrong." Creative sabotage is possible and likely during Chiditarod, and its one of the characteristics that makes this event so unique. We've received thoughtful feedback from teams this year about sabotage and how it affects racer dynamics. We are especially interested in hearing additional feedback on this area. We will be considering this information carefully as we move forward. We're planning on creating a couple how-to guides for next year, including "How not to be a douchebag at Chiditarod" and "Chiditarod for Noobs". Both will become instant bestsellers.
All teams submitting cart deposit refund proof have received their cart deposit refunds as promised as of this point. The Leave No Trace effort of Chiditarod 2010 was a major improvement over 2009. Thank you!! As is (unfortunately) customary, a few teams left their carts behind. We've archived these noble souls on the 2010 Chiditarod Wall of Shame.
The Chiditarod Coreganizers are a small group of volunteers who expend countless amounts of time and energy preparing, executing, and wrapping (cleaning) up the Chiditarod. We hold the event and its purpose in the highest regard. We set the stage for racers to play a very large, exciting, dynamic game in Chicago, all for a very good and needed cause. It is with sadness that we must share that Yet Another Chiditarod Flag was stolen from the race this year. The perpetrators were creative in fashioning a ransom note and Polaroid pictures of the captive flag (which was very clever), demanding first place (i.e cash and a trophy) in exchange. We deplore this heinous act! Stealing from Chiditarod is of the highest insult and the ugliest display of poor form. Coreganizers devote countless unpaid hours towards the Chiditarod, which continues to grow in complexity, size, and effort every year. It is disappointing to know that we are thanked with theft. As a racer planning sabotage, you might not know where to draw the line. This is that line. If you like/love Chiditarod, and want it to continue, please do what you can to ensure that whomever stole the flag in 2010 (and the one in 2009) will have the heart and conscience to return them to us unharmed. No questions asked. We're serious.
Please participate in our post-race survey, which will be sent out to all racers in the next week. Choose your favorite teams in our new people's choice poll, and tell us what you liked about the race and what you think we should work on for next year. If you have immediate feedack to get off of your chest, please contact us now.
This is the full list of teams reporting in at the finish line. If you note any weird spelling of your team name, just let us know and we'll repair it. If - for whatever reason - your team info is missing from the tally, let us know all the details and we'll add you. Yes, we know that the computerized timing system had problems (again). We have top men working on it. TOP MEN.
| # | Team Name | Time In | Total Time |
| 3 | Area 3 Allstars #1 | 02:39:05 PM | 01:51:04 |
| 20 | Area 3 Allstars #3 | 02:44:43 PM | 01:56:42 |
| 71 | Gern and the Boys | 03:03:34 PM | 02:15:33 |
| 37 | Rickshaw | 03:07:08 PM | 02:19:07 |
| 19 | Area 3 Allstars #2 | 03:10:36 PM | 02:22:35 |
| 114 | Lions & Gorillas | 03:11:27 PM | 02:23:26 |
| 111 | Power Biznitch | 03:12:06 PM | 02:24:05 |
| 53 | Team MOX | 03:16:27 PM | 02:28:26 |
| 52 | Kibbles und Blitzed | 03:27:37 PM | 02:39:36 |
| 14 | Yasknuza Yaluza | 03:30:06 PM | 02:42:05 |
| 12 | Cub Scout Troop 138 | 03:30:36 PM | 02:42:35 |
| 42 | Lycra Loin Brigade | 03:31:08 PM | 02:43:07 |
| 15 | Polymeracer | 03:32:12 PM | 02:44:11 |
| 50 | The Lunch Ladies | 03:33:32 PM | 02:45:31 |
| 29 | More Lions! | 03:34:18 PM | 02:46:17 |
| 21 | Rub-a-dub-dub | 03:38:44 PM | 02:50:43 |
| 35 | Certified | 03:39:06 PM | 02:51:05 |
| 5 | Ferris Bueller's Day Off | 03:39:20 PM | 02:51:19 |
| 81 | Super G Spot | 03:39:52 PM | 02:51:51 |
| 40 | The Lawbreakers | 03:40:12 PM | 02:52:11 |
| 104 | Beer for My Horses | 03:41:26 PM | 02:53:25 |
| 7 | Never Nudes | 03:42:48 PM | 02:54:47 |
| 63 | Golden Girls | 03:46:24 PM | 02:58:23 |
| 54 | The Holy Rollers!!! | 03:48:04 PM | 03:00:03 |
| 101 | Gentlemen...To Evil | 03:52:22 PM | 03:04:21 |
| 119 | Bad Advice Bears | 03:52:43 PM | 03:04:42 |
| 11 | Madman Curie | 03:53:10 PM | 03:05:09 |
| 33 | Plastered Paramedics | 03:54:32 PM | 03:06:31 |
| 24 | Gump Enterprises | 03:54:46 PM | 03:06:45 |
| 22 | Fore Play | 03:55:21 PM | 03:07:20 |
| 31 | Jackie Treehorn & His Magnificant Orchestra of Doom | 03:55:42 PM | 03:07:41 |
| 38 | Team Burt Reynolds | 03:56:45 PM | 03:08:44 |
| 115 | Closed Casket Crew (CCC) | 03:57:10 PM | 03:09:09 |
| 116 | TEAM VAGAZZLE | 04:03:31 PM | 03:15:30 |
| 76 | The Ghost of DJ Roomba | 04:03:38 PM | 03:15:37 |
| 72 | Team Awesome | 04:05:17 PM | 03:17:16 |
| 26 | Brokeass Teachers | 04:05:33 PM | 03:17:32 |
| 30 | CJ Ownz | 04:05:52 PM | 03:17:51 |
| 118 | Flying Circus | 04:06:19 PM | 03:18:18 |
| 78 | Drunken Smurfs | 04:14:05 PM | 03:26:04 |
| 84 | Metromix Chicago | 04:14:30 PM | 03:26:29 |
| 86 | Gybe Ho's | 04:17:57 PM | 03:29:56 |
| 32 | Team BLAND | 04:18:09 PM | 03:30:08 |
| 94 | New Zoo Review | 04:18:26 PM | 03:30:25 |
| 28 | Band of Gypsies | 04:18:50 PM | 03:30:49 |
| 68 | Team Angry Dragon | 04:18:58 PM | 03:30:57 |
| 100 | The Warriors | 04:20:19 PM | 03:32:18 |
| 45 | We'd Love to Turn You On | 04:21:02 PM | 03:33:01 |
| 77 | G Bustas | 04:21:59 PM | 03:33:58 |
| 62 | Carnyl Knöwledge | 04:22:17 PM | 03:34:16 |
| 79 | The Urban Explorers | 04:23:40 PM | 03:35:39 |
| 69 | 2CH3-4H | 04:24:24 PM | 03:36:23 |
| 4 | Svengoolie One | 04:24:43 PM | 03:36:42 |
| 51 | Ron Burgundy and the Channel Four News Team | 04:30:57 PM | 03:42:56 |
| 13 | Action-Squad | 04:31:04 PM | 03:43:03 |
| 6 | 1.21 gigawatts | 04:31:13 PM | 03:43:12 |
| 83 | Team Wingspan | 04:31:31 PM | 03:43:30 |
| 48 | Real Reality Sucks | 04:31:58 PM | 03:43:57 |
| 96 | In Tent City | 04:35:58 PM | 03:47:57 |
| 49 | Imma be | 04:40:23 PM | 03:52:22 |
| 82 | The Communist Womanifesto | 04:40:37 PM | 03:52:36 |
| 80 | Team Ram-Rod | 04:42:25 PM | 03:54:24 |
| 90 | Save a Horse, Ride a Cowgirl | 04:43:05 PM | 03:55:04 |
| 56 | I'd Hit It | 04:47:29 PM | 03:59:28 |
| 102 | Magic School Bus | 04:48:15 PM | 04:00:14 |
| 112 | This aint our first rodeo | 04:51:10 PM | 04:03:09 |
| 99 | John's Team | 04:52:00 PM | 04:03:59 |
| 18 | Dudestorm | 04:54:08 PM | 04:06:07 |
| 46 | Lactose Tolerant | 04:57:39 PM | 04:09:38 |
| 109 | The Coal Barons | 05:01:28 PM | 04:13:27 |
| 1 | LAKE'D | 05:01:38 PM | 04:13:37 |
| 10 | Candy Coded | 05:02:02 PM | 04:14:01 |
| 61 | Goonies | 05:03:01 PM | 04:15:00 |
| 103 | Clubbing Baby Seals | 05:03:05 PM | 04:15:04 |
| 59 | TBD All-Stars | 05:03:15 PM | 04:15:14 |
| 44 | Tricky Dick and ze Jager Meisters | 05:03:45 PM | 04:15:44 |
| 75 | The Mooseknuckles | 05:04:24 PM | 04:16:23 |
| 91 | Sunday Drivers | 05:04:37 PM | 04:16:36 |
| 67 | Ice Road Truckers | 05:06:08 PM | 04:18:07 |
| 88 | Revulvas | 05:08:52 PM | 04:20:51 |
| 16 | The Tony Danza's | 05:13:33 PM | 04:25:32 |
| 17 | The Chicago Reacharounds | 05:15:07 PM | 04:27:06 |
| 55 | Shipwrecked | 05:17:48 PM | 04:29:47 |
| 65 | Remember, Remember the 5th of November | 05:22:21 PM | 04:34:20 |
| 89 | The Olympians | 05:23:37 PM | 04:35:36 |
| 58 | Mountain Attack Kill | 05:23:54 PM | 04:35:53 |
| 47 | Mario Kart | 05:27:33 PM | 04:39:32 |
| 120 | Jersey Shore | 05:27:39 PM | 04:39:38 |
| 97 | Cluck You | 05:27:51 PM | 04:39:50 |
| 60 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | 05:32:34 PM | 04:44:33 |
| 87 | Eleven Seven TEAM | 05:36:34 PM | 04:48:33 |
| 110 | Baconrod | 05:42:09 PM | 04:54:08 |
| 23 | Freakalicious | 05:46:49 PM | 04:58:48 |
| 39 | Benetton | 05:58:43 PM | 05:10:42 |
| 95 | English Cottage | 06:11:21 PM | 05:23:21 |
| 8 | Warenkorb der Feurigen Tod | ||
| 41 | Team Dills | ||
| 43 | Dee dee and her boys | ||
| 57 | DonkeyPunchologists | ||
| 92 | the ninja turtlers | ||
| 107 | The Bennys | ||
| 113 | polska polska | ||
| 121 | Drunk and Woolies | ||
| 2 | Cafaino's Mustache | ||
| 9 | United Hosers of Canadia, Eh? | ||
| 25 | The Dancing Goombas | ||
| 27 | Team Dinglehopper | ||
| 34 | Men with Large Hoses | ||
| 36 | Mario Kart | ||
| 64 | The Petting Zoo | ||
| 66 | We're Legendary! Snitches!! | ||
| 70 | Drill. Tap. Screw | ||
| 73 | Jurassic Sparks | ||
| 74 | DePauw | ||
| 85 | RedEye | ||
| 93 | Those Meddling Kids | ||
| 98 | Suit Up! | ||
| 105 | fatcamp | ||
| 106 | Care Bears | ||
| 108 | Paddy Wagon | ||
| 117 | Whiskey and Dreams |
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There is an INCREDIBLE amount of amazing media out there from Chiditarod 2010. If you want yours included in this list, please leave us a comment at the bottom of this page.
Check out Chiditarod twitter activity.
Philamonjaro
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SkXiJ9ZSnE
LyonsRoarYT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q-whpsIQJM
BrilliantlyMad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK5dyllyHkU&NR=1
nxojo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzyE5Ghkpok
Katie Bordner
http://vimeo.com/9969909
An Phan
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=591733025165
XiaoQian Liu
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=345924863037
Steve Wichelecki (WCIU)
http://www.wciu.com/youandme.php?section=home&assetID=10001619
caseymhudetz (C M H)
http://vimeo.com/10055138
xenabarbarella
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7QX3atsphQ
vickywizards
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtdBpk0Hwdk
Search YouTube for "chiditarod2010" and "chiditarod 2010".
"Offical Shots" From Christopher Dilts
http://www.flickr.com/photos/terror/sets/72157623596697678/
"Offical Shots" from Justin Goh
teams - http://www.flickr.com/photos/leetlegreenman/sets/72157623461075711/
starting line - http://www.flickr.com/photos/leetlegreenman/sets/72157623460052779/
finish line - http://www.flickr.com/photos/leetlegreenman/sets/72157623461195023/
trophies - http://www.flickr.com/photos/leetlegreenman/sets/72157623461005935/
Karen Janke
http://www.flickr.com/photos/karenjanke/sets/72157623571597254/
sealab2021
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nerf_or_bacon/sets/72157623444085967/
Dizzmonster
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dizzmonster/sets/72157623572296234/
TomiikoB
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomiiko/sets/72157623572366390/
asphaltstadt
http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphaltstadt/sets/72157623458759683/
ajcrowe
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajcrowe/sets/72157623574392510/
Krystle Audrey
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?page=1&aid=2263585&id=32816468
Liz Lux
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?page=1&aid=164720&id=602076819
Lee Roy Carrier
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=163017&id=530783410
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?page=1&aid=163020&id=530783410
Weronika Bobula
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?page=1&aid=157555&id=509807398
Rubin Miller
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2044408&id=14400209
Erin Van Dusen
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2892215&id=2306639
Brad Flora
http://www.windycitizen.com/chicago/people/2010/03/06/photo-chiditarod-s...
Franklin Franklin
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=203503&id=507706322
Maggie Litgen
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=393996&id=712440065&ref=nf
Kristin Vadas
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=398696&id=574790301&ref=nf
Carol Karaguez
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=161707&id=652757480&ref=nf
Barbara Rodriguez
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=154879&id=500033158
Adonis San Juan
http://www.adonissj.com/chiditarod2010/
Reema AbuGheida
http://chiditarod2010.daportfolio.com/
Rebecca Keenan
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=57464&id=1148073663
Melanie Munsey
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2223950&id=22014206&ref=nf
Ann Goliak
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2054612&id=1491229577
Andrew Crowe
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajcrowe/sets/72157623449520349/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajcrowe/sets/72157623574392510/
Nick Foli (TimeOut)
http://chicago.timeout.com/articles/museums-culture/83596/shopping-cart-...
NonnyV
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nonnyv/sets/72157623567266366/
Search Flickr for "chiditarod2010" and "Chiditarod 2010".
Not bad, not bad. We are extremely happy to mention that nearly all of you removed your carts this year - thank you, thank you, thank you! The fame-to-shame ratio is WAY up compared to last year. This could be due to the heftier $50 cart deposit, but we like to think it's because the noble Chiditarod participants care enough to leave no trace and help make our lives easier. But enough Fame.. let's get to the meat of it. Cart-abandoning teams, we declare shenanigans upon you! And in so doing, we offer you a place on the 2010 Chiditarod Wall of Shame.
These guys are incredible. First they were bestowed the less-then-coveted worst in show award for their general douchebag-a-thon start to finish, then they sent us a photo depicting "removal" of their cart from the Bottom Lounge, which we promptly found in an alley a block away the following day. AND they continually emailed us saying they brought their cart home. Liars. Detention!
So.. really.. what's with the bike frame chained to the cart?
Ferris, please. You've gone too far. We're going to get busted.
We have to hand it to this team. Their cart was the ONLY one remaining in the Bottom Lounge parking lot when our strike-ops team arrived on-scene. They humped people... but had decent plumage. We like how they thought to leave their number so we could use it again next year. Thanks, geniuses.
The last cart standing. Ballsy.
Not sure how this ties in with Lebowski... but The Dude abides.
A good looking team, for sure. Too bad they're liars. After leaving their cart behind some dumpsters in an alley near the Bottom Lounge, they then had the gumption to send us pictures of them "returning their cart" to the supermarket. Not only did they leave their cart, they spent time and energy taking a picture for the deposit refund. That's not sabotage, that's just... lying. Dirty stinky lying. Sure their Chiditarod cart was wet, and full of trash. But there's nothing wrong with an "experienced" cart - one that's been around the block a couple times, you know...
Poor cart. All alone. Plenty of decent caution tape still attached. <tear>
E.T... cute!
Faking it. Awww... cute!
Rumor has it this team left their cart outside of Five Star after discovering they had been the lucky recipient's of CJ Ownz's Chiditarod Boot (winner of best sabotage, btw). They then left their cart, hopped into a cab, and headed for the finish line. We didn't end up finding their cart, but the story is worth telling, as it's funny and educational. Screwdrivers, duct tape, and wire cutters - part of your next Chiditarod survival kit.
Found with it's spirit broken, sad, and alone - on Odgen Avenue.
Next time, gadget. Next time.
Chiditarod 2010 from Katie Bordner.
Upload your photos and videos here.
Chiditarod V salutes all who helped make Chiditarod 2010 truly, totally, off the hook EPIC. This crazy race just gets more and more legendary. Thank you. Thank you... thank you for choosing to live adventurously, artistically, and with good humor... all while fighting a common foe: Hunger in Chicago. Prizes, times, and cart deposits will be handled in the next few days if not sooner. For now, let's see the media!
When you upload your awesome photos and videos to your sites of choice (tagging with chiditarod2010), please also add it to our Ning site so we can have a central place to visit when we need a Chiditarod pick me up.
Read all of this. You'll be happy you did.
The Chiditarod is probably, most likely, we assume, the largest mobile food drive in the universe. This year you must finish the race with at *least* 40 pounds of quality, non-perishable, preferrably high-protein food in your cart. This year all food and monentary donations go to The Chicago Anti-Hunger Federation. If you have friends who aren't racing or volunteering, ask them to participate by bringing food to the start or finish line. Times are tough; especially tough for those in real need. Chiditarod isn't just a wild, incredibly EPIC race to glory. You are doing good work. Please dig deep and help your fellow citizenry.
Hear ye, hear ye!!! Let the EPIC begin. Again.
Chiditarod (ʃai*dit'*ə*rɒd): n.) the annual Chicago-based phenomenon that combines elements of the Alaskan Iditarod with Chicago's finest brand of debaucherous social activism. One part food drive, one part pub-crawl, one part costumed race, all parts radtacular.
“RUNNING ROUGHSHOD OVER HUNGER SINCE 2006”
The *AWESOME* known as Chiditarod is now in its 5th year. On March 6th, 2010, Chicago's mushers, artists, pub-crawlers, enthusiastic leisurists, professional badasses, cartoon characters, activists, ninjas, saboteurs and of course, robots, will assemble yet again to perpetrate what is "nearly definitely the largest mobile food drive in the known world."
1) RACE
Assemble a team of five - answer the call to glory. To fend off procrastination and make race-day logistics actually doable, there will again be a tiered registration this year:
We will again be capping entries at 100 teams this year.
2) VOLUNTEER
Volunteer with the most capable event producers in the known universe. Chiditarod is for the people, by the people. Volunteers are why this event can happen. We need over 100 solid volunteers to make Chiditarod a reality. Please join us. It's fun, especially if you can remember it. Promise.
Volunteer registration now open
3) DESIGN CONTEST
Can't wait til March 6th?!?! Us neither… that's why we're kicking off the absurdity with the annual Chiditarod design contest. Submit patches, t-shirts, or flyers. If you win, you race for free. Open until January 24, 2010.
4) STAY CONNECTED
First and foremost, join the announcement group. It only sends official information, very rarely. No chat, no spam, nothing but the raw facts. If you don't hear it here, it might as well not exist.
Announcement List: http://groups.google.com/group/chiditarod
my.chiditarod.org continues to lower the bar in all things social network, which is exactly what you need most. Make "friends", post cart photos, share your "feelings", upload past (and future) photos and video, figure out which clown nailed you with a water balloon filled with vegetable oil, stay updated.
Social Network: http://my.chiditarod.org
5) CHITWITTEROD PRIZE ANNOUNCEMENT
Absolutely the brand spankingest new thing on the block. If you've got a twitter account, (chances are someone on your team does), then we'll be watching the air waves for the most outrageous pimping of the Chiditarod leading up to race day. The team with the most non-bullshit chitweets will get their hands on some glorious schwag prizes and plenty of hot action.
Tag #chiditarod to be heard.
Come out and play with us. Take over Chicago's streets. Push a shopping cart while wearing a rainbow tutu. Sabotage the oompa loompas. Break the 8 ton food drive ceiling. Make history once again for this, CHIDITAROD'S EPIC 5th YEAR. Most importantly - be your beautiful creative selves while providing for the hungry. Get Epic, Be a Hero.
See you on the frozen urban tundra. Again. Welcome home.
The Chiditarod
Epic mushers, veteran and new. We salute your bravery, ambition, utter disregard for the resonable, and HEART. The results of the 2009 Chiditarod are in. First and foremost, the food drive. The Chicago Anti-Hunger Federation is the recipient of the food drive this year. Thanks to your generosity and cunning, the 2009 Chiditarod raised 7,758 pounds of food for Chicago's hungry. That's almost 4 Tonnes!
7,758 pounds!
Thanks to the large majority of you who took your carts home with you after the event. We salute you. As for the few of you who figured you'd let someone else clean up your mess...
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