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Sat July 26, 2025 North Canton, OH 44720 US Directions

Events

5K Run/Walk

$32 8:00AM EDT Price increases after June 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Free Kids Fun Run

$0 8:50AM EDT Registration ends July 26, 2025 at 8:15am EDT
Open to ages 8 and under.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://racepenguin.com/events/up-up-and-away-5k.

Place

6000 Frank Avenue Northwest
North Canton, OH US 44720

Description

Don't miss the chance to experience the excitement and beauty of the Kent State University at Stark campus, while hot air balloons float in the sky (weather permitting), on Saturday morning, July 26, for our UP, UP & AWAY 5K presented by OrthoUnited. This event is for both serious and casual runners and walkers.

 

Following the 5K run, at 8:50 am, there will be a FREE KIDS FUN RUN on the track near the finish line. This is a non-competitive fun run for children ages 8 & under. This race is all about fun and friends while teaching them the importance of exercise and fitness! Waiver MUST be signed by parent/guardian.

 

Schedule:
Friday, July 26 at (TBD)
(Location coming at a later date)
3:30 - 7:30 PM – Packet Pickup

 

Saturday, July 27 at Kent State University at Stark
6000 Frank Avenue Northwest, North Canton, OH 44720
6:30 am – Packet Pickup/Registration
8:00 am – Up, Up & Away 5K presented by OrthoUnited
8:50 am – Kids Fun Run
9:00 am – Awards

 

Awards 5K Run/Walk:
-Finisher medals (You need to register early to guarantee your race keepsake)
-Top 3 Male and Female overall
-Top 3 Male and Female in each category: 12 & under; 13-15; 16-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80-84; 85 & over

 

Shirt Size:
Registration does NOT guarantee a shirt after July 9, shirt sizes will be limited!

 

5K Run/Walk:
Short sleeve athletic t-shirts in X-Small to 3X-Large is included with your registration.  We offer a $5 discount for a no shirt option!


Free Kids Fun Run:
Short sleeve athletic t-shirts in Youth X-Small to X-Large is included with your registration.

 

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