UC Riverside Track Stadium

The UC Riverside Track Facility underwent a complete facelift in the fall of 2011 thanks to a big-time assist from former chancellor Timothy P. White.

The Highlanders hadn't hosted an intercollegiate event since 2005 as the track surface was not competition capable. This reality was made evident to Chancellor White following his appearance on the CBS reality show "Undercover Boss" in May of 2011.

Disguised as a coach looking to learn the ins and outs of intercollegiate track & field, White became aware of the poor condition of the old track facility and at the conclusion of the show he pledged the funds necessary to build the new stadium.

Now the Highlanders train on an eight-lane, Rekortan M99 world championship surface with an additional inside lane for jogging. The sod on the infield was completely re-done, and the team's throwers now have their own practice area by the soccer field. The old wooden bleachers were replaced with new aluminum ones.

White joined the track team, former Athletics Director Brian Wickstrom and community leaders on Friday, March 2, 2012 for the official dedication of the new facility.

“The new track facility is remarkably overdue," White said. "We are now, for the first time in many years, able to host home meets so our student-athletes can perform in front of their friends, family and the campus community. It has a state-of-the-art surface, allowing for fewer stress-induced injuries and better training, permitting these men and women to achieve their highest potential. That is what a UC experience should always be.”

Driving Directions
The UC Riverside Track Stadium is located on the north end of campus, off Canyon Crest Drive. From Highway 60, exit University Avenue and turn left (east) onto University Avenue and turn left onto Canyon Crest Drive.

Parking
Lot 24 on Canyon Crest Drive between University Avenue and Linden Street. Alternate lots may be used due to the lot being full or due to other special events.
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