Race Information

7:30 a.m. start
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Chapman University • One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866

Race Features

• Short-sleeve technical-fabric race shirt
• Commemorative medals to all finishers
• Trophies for top three male and female finishers in each division
• Trophies for top three male and female finishers overall
• Chip timing
• Flat and fast course
• USA Track & Field certified
• Complimentary post-race breakfast of champions
• Live music
• Showers and lockers available (towels and locks will not be provided;  see Hospitality Center on race day for more information.)

Participants must bring the signed waiver to check in.

 Download the event waiver (PDF)

Age Groups

13 and under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ (Note: trophies awarded to top three male and female finishers in each division based upon chip time. Overall winners will be determined by gun time.)

The Course

The course takes you through the Old Towne Orange Historic District, including neighborhoods listed on the National Register of Historic Places, finishing on Chapman University's picturesque campus at the Ambassador George L. Argyros ’59 Global Citizens Plaza.  The Flattest, Fastest and "Funnest" 5K in the World!

Fees 

*Please bring cash or check for payment.  Checks must be payable to Chapman University.

Making a Difference 

Proceeds from the Chapman University Toyota of Orange 5K benefit the Chapman Scholarship Fund.  Chapman University is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.  

Volunteers

Online registration to volunteer is OPEN, please click the blue button and sign up.  Check ou all the great stuff you get for helping out!

Thank you to all of last year's volunteers.  The event was a great success, and it would not have been possible without your support!

Parking

Parking is complimentary.  Please use the Fred L. Barrera Parking Structure or the Lastinger Parking Structure.  See below for driving directions.  A detailed campus map and directions may be found at Chapman University Maps & Parking page. 

*Due to road closures, please see driving directions below.

Driving Directions

Driving from the North:

Take 5 Freeway SOUTH
Exit onto 22 Freeway EAST
22 Freeway EAST to Glassell Street Exit
Exit on Glassell Street, turn NORTH (left off the freeway exit ramp)
Take Glassell Street North to West Almond Avenue
Turn LEFT on West Almond Avenue
Turn RIGHT on South Lemon Street
Take South Lemon Street 3 blocks
Enter the Fred L. Barrera Parking Structure on (right)

Driving from the South:

Take 5 Freeway NORTH, Exit onto 55 Freeway NORTH
Take 55 Freeway NORTH to Chapman Avenue Orange
Turn WEST on Chapman Avenue (right off the freeway exit ramp)
Take Chapman Avenue WEST to North Tustin Street
Turn RIGHT on North Tustin Street
Turn LEFT on East Walnut Avenue
Enter the Lastinger Parking Structure on (left)

Packet Pick-up

If you have already registered, please be sure to print out a waiver, sign it and bring it with you to packet pick-up.  If you are under 18 years old, please be sure to have a parent signature.

Packet pick-up is Friday, October 22 between 12 - 8 p.m. at the Roszak Lobby, First Floor of Beckman Hall, Chapman University.

Registration will be available on race day, Saturday, October 23 beginning at 6:30 am.

The entry fee at packet pick-up is $45.

*Please bring cash or check for payment.  Checks must be payable to Chapman University.

Friday, October 22 from 12 - 8 p.m.  
Beckman Hall
Location in the Roszak Lobby
Chapman University • One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866

Saturday, October 23 from 6:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. 
The Fahmy Attallah, Ph.D. Piazza
Location in the courtyard between Beckman Hall and Leatherby Libraries; next to Chapman Plaza Chapman University • One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866

Finish Line Expo

We will have many vendor and exhibitor booths on race day.  For sponsorship information or to host a booth, please contact the Race Director at 5K@chapman.edu

Chapman University

Chapman University, founded in 1861, is one of the oldest, most prestigious private universities in California.  Chapman’s picturesque campus is located in the heart of Orange County – one of the nation’s most exciting centers of arts, business and technology – and draws outstanding students from across the United States and around the world.  Known for its blend of liberal arts and professional programs, Chapman University encompasses seven schools and colleges: the Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics, the Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, the Schmid College of Science, the College of Performing Arts, the School of Law and the College of Educational Studies.   Named to the list of top universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and the Princeton Review, Chapman University enrolls more than 6,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students.