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ESPN The Weekend 5K

Champion 5K at ESPN The Weekend
presented by Dick's Sporting Goods

Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 7:00 am
Disney's Hollywood Studios

This is the race where Sports and Hollywood run together. The Champion® 5K at ESPN The Weekend presented by Dick's Sporting Goods is the headliner to a weekend epic sports adventure starring...you! Get up close and personal with star athletes and ESPN personalities at Disney's Hollywood Studios.™ This race benefits The V Foundation for Cancer Research. 

ESPN The Weekend
Come live your sports dream at ESPN The Weekend presented by Dick's Sporting Goods featuring star athletes, unique ESPN entertainment, ESPN telecasts and interactive experiences for sports fans and families. There's something for everyone to cheer about this weekend! Regular daily theme park admission is your pass to enjoy  ESPN The Weekend. More information about ESPN The Weekend

Show your School Spirit
Since this weekend is all about you, the fans, we want you to show your school spirit at the Champion 5K.  Dress up in your team colors or as your favorite athlete for the race!  There will be awards presented to the Ultimate Fan and Most School Spirited at this year's race. 

Champion has a great selection of collegiate apparel at championusa.com.  Select the "Fan Wear" tab to see their full collection.

Each participant in the 5K will receive:

  • Performance Tech Shirt
  • Personalized race bib number (if registered before February 1, 2010)
  • Goody Bag
  • Finisher Medal

Champion 5K at ESPN The Weekend presented by Dick's Sporting Goods features:

  • 5K course through Disney's Hollywood Studios™ & ESPN The Weekend presented by Dick's Sporting Goods
  • Special appearances by star athletes and ESPN personalities
  • Athlete refreshments at the finish line
  • Timed event with online results
  • A portion of every entry fee will benefit The V Foundation for Cancer Research
  • Disney's Kids' Races
  • Awards presented to male, female, military, masters and wheelchair divisions, Ultimate Fan/Most School Spirited

Champion 5K at ESPN The Weekend
presented by Dick's Sporting Goods

Registration

Register Online for Champion 5K at ESPN The Weekend presented by Dick's Sporting Goods

Register Online for Disney's Kids' Races during the Champion 5K

Entry Fees & Deadlines:

Race Registration Only

  • $45 before January 29, 2010
  • 50 on or after January 29, 2010

Race Registration plus Theme Park Ticket*

  • $101 before January 29, 2010
  • $106 on or after January, 2010

Additional Theme Park Tickets*

  • $56 each (limit 5 per person)

You will only be able to purchase this specially priced 1-day theme park ticket during 5K registration. The 1-day ticket purchased with registration can only be picked up at Packet Pick-up on Friday or Saturday. The 1-day ticket WILL NOT be available to you before Packet Pick-up.

Specially priced multi-day tickets will be available to you through the online ticket store.  Look for the password and link to the ticket store in your registration confirmation email.  See below for additional Theme Park Ticket details.

Online registration will close Sunday, February 21, 2010 or when registration reaches capacity. Registration will be available at Packet Pick-up on Friday, February 26 only if the race has not reached capacity. There will be no day of race registration.

Disney's Kids' Races
Children ages 1 to 8 can participate in kids' races ranging from the 100 meter run to the 400 meter dash as a part of the Champion 5K at ESPN The Weekend presented by Dick's Sporting Goods. 

Entry Fees:

  • $10 per child

Entry Fees Include:

  • Kids' Race t-shirt
  • Race bib
  • Kids' Race finisher's medal
  • Goody bag

Eligibility
Participants must be 8 years or older to participate in the Champion 5K at ESPN The Weekend presented by Dick's Sporting Goods 

Pacing Requirements
All participants must be able to maintain a 15-minute per mile pace.

Cancellation & Transfer Policy
Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions will be made.

 *Theme Park Ticket entitles you to one day of admission to one of the following theme parks:  Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, Disney's Hollywood Studios™, or Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.  Ticket must be used by 12/31/10.  Some activities/events may be separately priced. Ticket types and entitlements are subject to change without notice. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Parking is not included. Tickets must be picked up at Packet Pick-up. Tickets not picked up will not be refunded or mailed.

Champion 5K at ESPN The Weekend
presented by Dick's Sporting Goods

Registration Confirmation

Confirm your registration by entering your email address that you used to register for the race. A new registration confirmation will be emailed to you.

Champion 5K at ESPN The Weekend
presented by Dick's Sporting Goods

Schedule

Packet Pick-up*
Remember to bring your Photo ID to Packet Pick-up!  You must attend Packet Pick-up and sign a waiver in order to receive your race packet, t-shirt, goody bag and timing device. Theme park tickets purchased during registration must also be picked up at Packet Pick-up. Registration may still be available at Packet Pick-up if the race has not reached capacity. Race day registration will NOT be available.

Friday, February 26, 2010
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

Saturday, February 27, 2010
5:45 am - 6:45 am
Disney's Hollywood Studios™ Theme Park - Television Lot

*Packet Pick-up times and location subject to change

Champion 5K at ESPN The Weekend presented by Dick's Sporting Goods
Saturday, February 27, 2010
7:00 a.m.
Disney's Hollywood Studios™ Theme Park - Television Lot
See Race Instructions (link to Race Instructions tab on website) for Parking & Transportation Information

Kids' Races
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Approx. 8:00 am
Disney's Hollywood Studios™ Theme Park - Television Lot
For more information, or to register, click here. (link to Registration page)

Awards Ceremony
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Approx. 8:15 am (following the Kids' Races)
Disney's Hollywood Studios™ Theme Park - Television Lot

Champion 5K at ESPN The Weekend
presented by Dick's Sporting Goods

Baggage Claim
There will be a baggage drop off location at the start of the race. You must use the clear plastic bag you receive at Packet Pick-up to check your baggage. We will not accept any items that are not in the clear plastic bag.  Please do not check any valuable items. You will need to attach the top tear tag of your bib number to your bag when you drop it off at Baggage Claim.  Your race bib number will be used to verify your bag when you pick it up at Baggage Claim at the end of the race. Event staff are not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Bib Numbers
Each runner will be issued a bib number at Packet Pick-up.  A ChronoTrack timing D-tag will be located on the back of the race bib. The disposable D-tag should be peeled off and attached to the runner's shoe on the morning of the race. It is the responsibility of the runner to wear the bib during the race. If a runner is seen without their bib number while running on the course, they will be removed from the course for Security and Safety Reasons.

Timing & Results
The Champion 5K at ESPN The Weekend presented by Dick's Sporting Goods is a timed event with a 15 minute per mile pace. The ChronoTrack timing system will be used for this race. A ChronoTrack timing D-tag will be located on the back of your race bib. The disposable D-tag should be peeled off and attached to the runner's shoe on the morning of the race. If you are picked up and transported to the finish line for any reason, you will not receive a finisher's medal. Results will be posted at www.disneyenduranceseries.com following the conclusion of the race. For more information about the ChronoTrack timing D-tag, please see the FAQs.

Champion 5K at ESPN The Weekend
presented by Dick's Sporting Goods

Awards

Awards will be given to the following:

  • Top 3 Men's and Women's Finishers
  • Top 3 Men's and Women's Military
  • Men's and Women's Masters Champions
  • Men's and Women's Wheelchair Champion
  • Ultimate Fan
  • Most School Spirited

Champion 5K at ESPN The Weekend
presented by Dick's Sporting Goods

Safety

For the safety of yourself and the other participants, baby joggers, strollers, baby carriers, baby backpacks, inline skates, motorized scooters, bicycles, skateboards, and animals of any kind are prohibited from the course. If you are seen in violation of one of these you will be removed from the course and transported to the finish line area.

Champion 5K at ESPN The Weekend
presented by Dick's Sporting Goods

Course Description: The Champion 5K at ESPN The Weekend presented by Dick's Sporting Goods will begin right outside of Disney's Hollywood Studios™ in the Television Lot.  Run through the Lights, Motors, ActionTM Extreme Stunt Show and then on through the streets of New York City! The 5K course continues past the Sorcerer's Hat and through Sunset Boulevard where the glitz of Hollywood awaits! Experience the glory of sports throughout the course with sports trivia and a sneak peek of the ESPN The Weekend setup. The last leg of your 5K course loops past Rock 'n' Roller Coaster® starring AEROSMITH and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ and finishes where you started  outside of Disney's Hollywood Studios™.

Water Stops & Medical Stops: There will be two water stops along the 5K course. Medical personnel will be on the course and at the finish line.

Photographers: ASI photographers will be on the course and at the finish line taking pictures of you during the race. Remember to keep your race number uncovered and in clear view.

Champion 5K at ESPN The Weekend
presented by Dick's Sporting Goods

Race Day Parking & Transportation
Race morning parking will be available at Disney's Hollywood Studios™ Theme Park. There will be no charge for parking.

Race Morning Transportation
Participants who reserve their rooms at one of the host resorts (Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort or Disney's All-Star Sports Resort) will be provided with race morning transportation. There will be no other race morning bus transportation available from the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resorts.

 

Champion 5K at ESPN The Weekend
presented by Dick's Sporting Goods

Spectator Viewing: Spectators are encouraged to view the Champion 5K start at Disney's Hollywood Studios™ in the Television Lot. There will be no viewing areas along the course.

Champion 5K at ESPN The Weekend
presented by Dick's Sporting Goods

Travel Details
Specially priced hotel rooms are available for 5K participants and their friends and family. You are invited to stay "where dreams come true" by booking a room at the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort. The following host resorts are currently available:

  • Disney's All-Star Sports Resort - $115 per night
  • Disney's Caribbean Beach  Resort - $165 per night

To reserve your room, please call (407) 938 - 4868.

IMPORTANT! Transportation Information: Race morning transportation will be provided ONLY to those participants staying at one of the host hotels. If you are not staying at one of the host hotels listed above you will be responsible for your own transportation to/from the race.

Champion 5K at ESPN The Weekend
presented by Dick's Sporting Goods

Official Race Photos
ASI photographers will be on the course and at the finish line taking your picture during the race.  Remember to keep your race number uncovered and in clear view.  Race photos will be posted approximately one week following the event.  ASI will email you your photograph proofs or you can visit www.asiorders.com after the race to view your race photos.

Champion 5K at ESPN The Weekend
presented by Dick's Sporting Goods

The V Foundation for Cancer Research

The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State basketball coach and ESPN commentator. Since 1993, The Foundation has raised more than $80 million to fund cancer research grants nationwide. It awards 100 percent of all new direct cash donations and net proceeds of events directly to cancer research and related programs. The Foundation, which has received six consecutive top 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator, awards grants through a competitive awards process strictly supervised by a Scientific Review Committee. For more information on The V Foundation or to make a donation, please visit www.jimmyv.org.