City Chase - The world's largest urban adventure series celebrates its 100th
event - with 28-storey rappel off City Hall

The Mitsubishi City Chase Powered by BlackBerry is set to celebrate its highly anticipated 100th Event on Saturday June 19th at Nathan Phillips Square turning the city into the ultimate urban playground.

TORONTO, May 19 /CNW/ - Since the inaugural event in 2003, The City Chase Series has challenged over 50,000 Chasers in over 15 countries globally to experience more fun in 6 hours than most people will all year. In Canada, City Chase has raised nearly $300,000 for its charitable partner Right To Play over the past two years, with a 2010 goal of $200,000. With this fundraising goal achieved, 4000 children will have the chance to enjoy the benefits of sports and play through the Right to Play programming for an entire year.

The Series will give REALITY TV a run for their money this summer as it sweeps across 8 cities in Canada promising adrenaline pumping, brain teasing, laugh until you cry, fear facing, expect the unexpected, adventure.

    
    What:

    The City Chase is an urban adventure that requires teams of two to exhibit
teamwork, resourcefulness, determination and the ability to make decisions on
the fly as they search for physical, intellectual, adventurous and humorous
ChasePoint challenges scattered in unknown locations throughout the city.

    100th Event Highlights include:

    A 28-storey rappel off Toronto City Hall, more than $25, 000 in prizing
including a VIP prize package, 100th themed ChasePoints, a 100th Event
Celebration post-party, and many more surprises.

    Where:

    Nathan Phillips Square (Start/Finish)

    When:

    Saturday June 19, 2010

    Time:

    7:30am       Participant Check -in
    9:15am       Participant Warm-up
    9:30am       Opening Ceremonies
    10:00am      The Chase is ON! Official Start time!
    1:00pm       Lead Teams anticipated to arrive at the Finish Line
    4:00pm       Course and Finish Line Close
    5:00pm       After Party/Awards Ceremony

    City Chase World Wide
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Building on the continued successes of the Canadian Series, City Chase has expanded to a total of 15 counties in 2010. For more information about international locations please visit the website at www.citychase.com (http://www.citychase.com)

    
    Television:
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International - National Geographic Channel International will broadcast The 2009 World City Chase Championship to 105 countries reaching more than 200 million viewers this spring.

For event information and team registration visit www.MitsubishiCityChase.com

For further information: to register a media team, or to coordinate an interview, please contact: Lauren Habib, [email protected], P: [phone]