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College of DuPage Laps with the Chaps 5K Sunset Run/Walk

College of DuPage-Chaparral Stadium (Park Blvd. and College Rd.)

Saturday, October 20, 2012 @ 4:30 PM

 

Date

Start: Saturday, October 20, 2012 @ 4:30 PM

Address

College of DuPage-Chaparral Stadium (Park Blvd. and College Rd.)
425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL

Registration Closing Date

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 @ 1:59 PM PST

Brief Description

The College of DuPage is pleased to announce the second annual Laps with the Chaps 5K Sunset Run/Walk! Due to the great success of last year’s race, we will cap registrations at 500 this year. Make sure to register soon and guarantee yourself a spot in this uplifting community event! Please visit www.cod.edu/5k for the most up-to-date information. All net proceeds will benefit College of DuPage scholarships. CARA certification is pending.

Register Today!

Hurry and register today! The race will be capped at 500 participants and registration is filling up fast.

Course Description

New course in 2012! The course is USATF certified, # IL12130JW. Visit www.cod.edu/5k for course description.

T-shirts and Pre-Race Day Packet Pick-up

**New this year: Shirts, bibs, and chips will be included in the pre-race day packet pick-up! Choices include COD main campus or Run Today in downtown Glen Ellyn. (COD Student Services Center (SSC)- 425 Fawell Blvd., -Thursday, Oct. 18, 8am-7pm or Run Today in Glen Ellyn- 476 N. Main St. -Friday, Oct. 19, 10am-6pm) The long-sleeved technical shirts were a hit, so each participant will be given a free shirt again. Please note that race-day registrants cannot be guaranteed a t-shirt.

Race Day Schedule of Events

Registration/Packet pick-up: Outside of football stadium, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Race Start: Inside football stadium, 4:30pm. Awards Ceremony: Inside Race Village, 5:45-6:00pm. Race Village: On the football field, 3-7pm. (FREE FOOD FOR RUNNERS LOCATED HERE)

Parking Information

Ample free parking will be available in Fawell Blvd. lots B,C and D. There will be plenty of volunteers and clear signage will direct you to the football stadium where pre-race activities will take place. **Please note that College Rd will be closed from 3:45 to 6:00 p.m. to avoid interference with the racecourse. Link to map- http://www.cod.edu/about/maps_and_directions/pdf/full_campus.pdf

Timing and Results

We are happy to say that the 2012 race will utilize a Jaguar technology timing system, which is the most modern and accurate method available. Racers can expect: -Disposable bibs and chips available at the time of pre-race day packet pick-up -Immediate and real-time results posted on flat screen TVs, text messaged to runners (if the runner so chooses), and posted on the internet at onestoprace.com

Awards

Run Today will provide the top overall M/F runners with a free pair of shoes! The top 3 M/F runners in each of the following age groups will receive a medal (excluding top overall male and female): 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and up. Medals will be available at the awards ceremony, 5:45pm on race day or at Run Today, 476 N Main, Glen Ellyn, M-W 10am-6pm, Th 10am-8pm, F 10am-6pm, Sa 10am-5pm, Su 11am-3pm. Awards can not be mailed.

Teams

Participate as a team in the COD Laps with the Chaps 5K Sunset Run/Walk! All teams must consist of at least 3 people and will be judged on 3 categories: Best Score, Best Team Name, and Best Visual Representation of COD Pride. You can choose if one or all categories apply to your team and then compete accordingly. Receive $5 off race registration, professional team photo, and a chance to win the grand prize of a free pizza party provided by Skuddlebutt's!

Team Captains

Click "Register Now" and choose the Team Captain category to create your team and register as a member all at the same time. Once you are finished, please tell your team members the team has been created. View your team's home page at www.active.com/teams. **PLEASE NOTE THAT TEAM NAMES CAN CHANGE AT ANY TIME.** Contact Ami Chambers with questions at 630.942.3823.

Team Members

Click "Register Now" and choose the Team Member category to register and join a team as a member. Make sure to choose the team near the top of the registration page. If you do not see your team name in the drop down menu, be sure to contact your team captain or Ami Chambers at 630.942.3823. **PLEASE NOTE THAT TEAM NAMES CAN CHANGE AT ANY TIME.**

Sponsorship

This uplifting community event would not be possible without generous support of our sponsors. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please either visit cod.edu/5k or contact Ami Chambers at 630.942.3823.

Additional Information

Walkers are welcome! Please note that runners will be positioned at the beginning of the starting line. Strollers and joggers are also welcome! However, pets are unfortunately prohibited. This race will proceed rain or shine. If you need special accommodations for the 5K Run/Walk, please e-mail COD5K@cod.edu or call Ami Chambers, race co-director, at (630) 942-3823. For Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations, call (630) 942-2141 (voice) or (630) 858-9692 (TDD).

CARA Certification

This race has applied for and received the Chicago Area Runners Association designation as a CARA CERTIFIED RACE. This race has agreed to adhere to and uphold CARA's Best Practices Guidelines. To view the Guidelines and to learn more about CARA, visit www.cararuns.org. The Chicago Area Runners Association is a non-profit organization devoted to expanding, motivating, supporting and celebrating the running community of Chicagoland.

Additional Information

Refunds are only available with a doctor's note specifically referencing relevant medical injury at least 24 hours prior to race day. Must contact Ami Chambers at 630.942.3823 or cod5k@cod.edu.

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