Thank you all for coming to the Swift Family Run, and bringing on the fun–and the sun!
With over 160 runners, not including cheering spectators, it was wonderful to see so much of the Chapman community at the event. Special thanks to the teachers and administrators who attended!
Congratulations again to all the parents and family, kids, and teachers on a great race!
RACE RESULTS
Mile Overall
1st – Steve Anderson – 5:18
2nd – Ben Chaffin – 5:37
3rd – Joon Koo – 5:47
Mile Female
1st – Sedona Anderson – 6:16
2nd – Danielle Hosmer – 6:20
3rd – Maya Ghamrawi – 7:10
Mile Relay
1st – “Old Slows” – Andrew Usher, Bill Dolan, Chris Kemper, Nate Mather- 4:52
2nd – Lucas, Samual, Sedona and Steve Anderson – 4:57
3rd – Abe, Eli, Haley, and Solly Blackman – 5:36
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RACE DETAILS
The Swift Family Run is back!
Get your running legs ready and join the Chapman community for a fun and FREE! morning of running and family activities. Walkers welcome as well! This is an opportunity to engage the whole Chapman community and promote active lifestyles on our beautiful Chapman campus. This year’s event will include four distinct events open to Chapman students, siblings, parents, teachers & staff. Sign up for one or more!
LOCATION
Wallace Park (1516 Northwest 25th Avenue)
The event will be held at the large grassy field between the baseball diamonds.
SCHEDULE
8:30 – 9:15 AM – Registration
9:30 – 11:00 AM – Races
9:00 – 11:30 AM – Expo
EVENTS & TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
9:30 AM – Competitive Mile (under 7 min.)
9:40 AM – Kid’s Dash
10:00 AM – Family Mile (all levels)
10:15 AM – 400 Meter
10:35 AM – 4 x 400m Relay (teams of 4 runners who each complete one 400m lap)
COURSE
One lap on the grass around the two baseball fields is 400 meters.
View a large downloadable PDF here or click the image below.
EXPO
There will be snacks and drinks, family-friendly games and activities, Chapman gear for purchase, giveaways, and more!
BIB PICKUP
You can pick up your bib on race day or early bib pickup (encouraged!) will be available earlier in the week:
– Wed 9/12, 8:10 – 8:40 AM at Ramona Campus
– Fri 9/14, 8:00 – 8:45 AM at Main Campus in Room 6
– Sat 9/15, 8:30 – 9:15 AM at the Wallace Park picnic shelter
SPONSORS
THANK YOU to all of our corporate sponsors and in-kind donors. Please support them!
REGISTRATION
Participation in the event is FREE but registration is necessary. Please register for EACH participating individual in your family by clicking on the orange button below. You can sign up for more than one event. For the 4x400m relay, if you have a team, please register all members. You can sign up as an individual or part of a team for the relay and you will get placed on a team the day of the event.
Online registration closes on Sunday, September 9 at midnight. Sign up online by August 31st and you will be entered into a raffle for $20 to spend on Chapman gear! Day-of registration will be available until the races fill up.
VOLUNTEER
To help make this event a success, day-of volunteers are needed and appreciated! Sign up for a shift here: www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094ea8af2aa0fe3-swift1
EVENT FAQ
1. Is this event open to the public?
No, this is a private Chapman community event open to families & staff at Chapman.
2. Are strollers allowed?
No strollers on the course please. We want to minimize congestion and provide a safe route for everyone.
3. Are dogs allowed?
Dogs are not allowed on the course. They are allowed in the park but must be on leash. There is an off-leash dog park in Wallace Park.
4. Is the race timed?
No. This is a fun run. We will have a race clock so you can time yourself.
5. Where can I park?
Parking will be limited. Please respect the neighbors and others who will be at Wallace park for sports or other activities. We strongly encourage you to walk if you are close to the park. Consider it a warm up for your running legs!
6. What is the Family Mile?
There will be two mile events: competitive and family. Competitive is for anyone who plans to complete it under 7 minute pace. Family is open to all levels, and everyone is welcome to participate!
7. What is the 4x400m relay?
A 4 x 400m relay is a mile race with teams of 4 runners who each complete one 400 meter lap. You can sign up as a team of 4, or part of a team or an individual and you will be placed on a team on race day.
8. Does everyone race at once?
For the 400m and kids’ dash, we will have multiple heats based on grade levels.
9. Is there day-of registration?
Yes, you can sign up on the day-of the race until the events fill up. Each of the events are capped at a limit to minimize congestion on the course.
10. I’d like to volunteer or help with this event.
Great, all help is welcome! Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094ea8af2aa0fe3-swift1
Have more questions? Please email chapmanptacomm@gmail.com.