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2023 Bowman Cup 5k Race and 1-Mile Run-Walk-Roll (22nd annual)

Sat October 14, 2023 Kent, OH 44242 US Directions

Events

2023 Bowman Cup 5k Race (22nd annual)

8:00AM EDT - 10:00AM EDT

2023 Bowman Cup 1-Mile Run-Walk-Roll

8:15AM EDT - 8:45AM EDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.kent.edu/recwell/bowman-cup-race.

Place

Kent State University Student Recreation and Wellness Center
1550 Ted Boyd Dr.
Kent, OH US 44242

Description

Join us in-person for the 22nd Annual Bowman Cup 5k Race and 1-Mile Run-Walk-Roll on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.  The race, named after fedora-loving former Kent State University President Dr. George Bowman, will take place during Kent State University Spirit Week.  Running the course allows participants to enjoy the scenic route through Kent State University and its surrounding community.  Race will use chip timing. 

Registration Fee:

  • Through Sept. 24: $30 (5k). $20 (1-mile)
  • Sept. 25 - Oct. 14 - no shirt included: $25 (5k), $15 (1-mile)

T-shirts:

  • All participants registered by Sept. 24 will receive a performance race shirt.  Race shirts may be available for purchase on race day based on availability.
  • T-shirts and race bibs will be available for pick-up as follows at the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation & Wellness Center located at 1550 Ted Boyd Drive, Kent, Ohio 44242.
    • Friday, Oct. 13 from 4 - 6:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, Oct. 14 starting at 7 a.m.

Prizes:

  • Cash prizes for overall male and female winners
    • First Place $75
    • Second Place $50
    • Third Place $25
  • First, second and third place male and female winners in the following age groups will receive medals:
    • 6 - 9
    • 10 - 14
    • 15 - 19
    • 20 - 24
    • 25 - 29
    • 30 - 34
    • 35 - 39
    • 40 - 44
    • 45 - 49
    • 50 - 54
    • 55 - 59
    • 60 - 64
    • 65 - 69
    • 70+

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