11th Annual Black Squirrel 5K Walk/Run & 1-Mile Walk/Roll/Run

Please join us for our annual spring race which will take place on Saturday, Apr. 8, 2023. The race, named after Kent State University's unofficial mascot, will be available for anyone to participate. The traditional 5k course is a loop course which begins and ends near the entrance to the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center on the campus of Kent State University. The course will be marked if you are in Kent and would like to run the actual course. The course takes you through the campus via the Esplanade and along the Portage Bike and Hike Trail. A few small hills adds to the experience but be on the lookout for the infamous black squirrels! 
On race day, post your photo or video on your social media account and tag us at #KSU2023BlackSquirrel.
Registration Fees
Monday, Dec. 5 - Sunday, Mar. 19 (T-shirt included)
$30 (5k)$20 (1-mile)
Monday, Mar. 20 - Saturday, Apr. 8 (no T-shirt)
$25 (5k)$15 (1-mile)

T-Shirts
T-shirts and race bibs will be available for pick-up at the Warren Student Recreation & Wellness Center as follows:
Friday, Apr. 7 from 4 - 6:30 p.m.Saturday, Apr. 8 starting at 7 a.m.
Race CourseRace course map can be found online at www.kent.edu/recwell/2023-11th-annual-black-squirrel-5k-walkrun-1-mile-walkrun
Cancellation policyEntry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable to another person, event or year. The 2023 Black Squirrel 5k Run & 1-mile Walk/Roll/Run will be held rain or shine.Recreational Services reserves the right to refuse any entry.