Place
Kent State University
Kent, OH US 44243
Description
Kent State University 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk
🏃♀️ Lace up and join us for a fun, community race! Funds raised benefit the College of Nursing Student Emergency Fund. 🏃♂️
📅 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
⏰ Times: 1 Mile: 8:30 AM 5K: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Kent State University
🚗 Parking: Free parking available at Henderson Hall (R8 lot) and C Science Lots. (R8 parking access will be closed from 8:30 AM – 9:05 AM for race.)
📍 View Campus Map
What’s Included?
✔️ Race timing
✔️ Post-race snacks
✔️ Exclusive event T-shirt (Register by April 23 to guarantee yours!)
Registration Fees:
💰 5K: $30 (Students get $10 off with code "Student")
💰 1 Mile: $15
💰 Bring 2 friends! Refer two people and get a $5 refund!
Fun Awards & Prizes!
🏆 Top finishers, male and female, overall, and age groups
🏆 "Middle of the Pack" Finisher
🏆 "School Your Professor" Challenge
🏆 Youngest & Wisest (Oldest) Participants
Packet Pickup:
📦 Race Day: Starting at 7:30 AM
📦 Early Pickup (optional): Friday afternoon before race- 3pm-5pm Henderson Hall
Registration Deadlines:
🖥️ Online Registration Closes: May 1
📝 Day-of Registration: Available until 8:15 AM (cash or check only)
Not a Runner? No Problem!
💙 Donate: Support the cause with a tax-deductible donation! Make a Contribution Here
💙 Volunteer: Sign up to help along the race route & cheer on participants!
Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit! 🎉🏅
Race Contact Info
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5 k course
Congrats to our top finishers 2024!
Pictured left to right: Rebecca Tomko (3rd- 24:05), Hannah Goodman (2nd- 23:12), and Jessica Wilk (1st- 21:33). Great job ladies!!
Congrats to our top finishers 2024!
Pictured left to right: Jack Dey (2nd- 21:34), and Jack Wilcoxson (1st- 20:13). Not pictured Kole Jarzembak (3rd-22:05)
Directions
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