Race into Finals 5k at KSU
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Kent, Ohio
- Price $18.05 - $34.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Race into Finals 5K at Kent State University, taking place on Saturday, May 3, 2025! This vibrant event, located in Kent, Portage, features a 1-mile fun walk/run starting at 8:30 AM, followed by the main 5K race at 9:00 AM. Participants of all ages—students, faculty, families, and community members—are invited to join in the fun while supporting a great cause, as proceeds benefit the College of Nursing Student Emergency Fund.
With a registration fee of just $30 for the 5K and $15 for the 1-mile event, participants will enjoy race timing, post-event snacks, a stylish swag bag, and a new t-shirt. Plus, there are fantastic prizes up for grabs, including fun categories like 'Middle of the Pack' and 'School Your Professor.' Don't miss out on the chance to make a difference while enjoying a day of community spirit and camaraderie! Mark your calendars and be part of this unforgettable event!
With a registration fee of just $30 for the 5K and $15 for the 1-mile event, participants will enjoy race timing, post-event snacks, a stylish swag bag, and a new t-shirt. Plus, there are fantastic prizes up for grabs, including fun categories like 'Middle of the Pack' and 'School Your Professor.' Don't miss out on the chance to make a difference while enjoying a day of community spirit and camaraderie! Mark your calendars and be part of this unforgettable event!
Organiser's Description
THANK YOU PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR A SUCCESSFUL 2024. WE WILL BE BACK ON MAY 3, 2025. REGISTRATION OPEN!!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR LEAD SPONSOR, AKRON CHILDREN'S AND OUR MAJOR SPONSORS: DEANGELO'S UNIFORMS, AND LEGEND MEDICAL
CHECK OUT THE RACE PHOTOS ON THE KENT STATE COLLEGE OF NURSING FACEBOOK: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/MEDIA/SET/?SET=A.1230504111616609&TYPE=3 [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1230504111616609&type=3]
Event: Running/Walking 5 K or 1 Mile at Kent State University
Date: May 3, 2025
Time: 1 mile at 8:30 am, 5K at 9:00 am
Purpose: Funds raised benefit the College of Nursing Student Emergency Fund
Inclusions: Registration fee covers race timing, post-event snacks, a swag bag, and a new t-shirt
Community Involvement: Open to students, faculty, staff, families, and community members
Prizes: Fun prizes like 'Middle of the Pack' and 'School Your Professor', youngest and oldest/wisest participant
Price: $30 for 5 K, $15 for 1 Mile
Discounts:
Students receive a $10 discount on the 5K with the coupon code "Student"
Refer 2 friends with link provided after sign up and receive a $5 refund!!!
Shirt Guarantee: Shirts guaranteed to runners registered by April 23
Packet Pickup: On race morning starting at 7:30 am or Friday afternoon before race (Time and Place TBD)
Registration Deadline: Online registration will close May 1; day-of-race registration until 8:15 am (cash or check)
Location and Parking: Park at Henderson Hall, R8 parking lot or C science Lots. Parking is free. Access to R8 parking will be closed from 8:30 am until 9:05 am.
HTTPS://MAP.CONCEPT3D.COM/?ID=568#!M/58488 [https://map.concept3d.com/?id=568#!m/58488]
NOT A RUNNER, BUT STILL WANT TO HELP? CHECK OUT OUR NURSING WEB PAGE TO MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION: HTTPS://WWW.KENT.EDU/NURSING/GIVING [https://www.kent.edu/nursing/giving]
OR CONSIDER SIGNING UP AS A RACE VOLUNTEER TO HELP ALONG THE RACE ROUTE AND CHEER ON RUNNERS!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR LEAD SPONSOR, AKRON CHILDREN'S AND OUR MAJOR SPONSORS: DEANGELO'S UNIFORMS, AND LEGEND MEDICAL
CHECK OUT THE RACE PHOTOS ON THE KENT STATE COLLEGE OF NURSING FACEBOOK: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/MEDIA/SET/?SET=A.1230504111616609&TYPE=3 [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1230504111616609&type=3]
Event: Running/Walking 5 K or 1 Mile at Kent State University
Date: May 3, 2025
Time: 1 mile at 8:30 am, 5K at 9:00 am
Purpose: Funds raised benefit the College of Nursing Student Emergency Fund
Inclusions: Registration fee covers race timing, post-event snacks, a swag bag, and a new t-shirt
Community Involvement: Open to students, faculty, staff, families, and community members
Prizes: Fun prizes like 'Middle of the Pack' and 'School Your Professor', youngest and oldest/wisest participant
Price: $30 for 5 K, $15 for 1 Mile
Discounts:
Students receive a $10 discount on the 5K with the coupon code "Student"
Refer 2 friends with link provided after sign up and receive a $5 refund!!!
Shirt Guarantee: Shirts guaranteed to runners registered by April 23
Packet Pickup: On race morning starting at 7:30 am or Friday afternoon before race (Time and Place TBD)
Registration Deadline: Online registration will close May 1; day-of-race registration until 8:15 am (cash or check)
Location and Parking: Park at Henderson Hall, R8 parking lot or C science Lots. Parking is free. Access to R8 parking will be closed from 8:30 am until 9:05 am.
HTTPS://MAP.CONCEPT3D.COM/?ID=568#!M/58488 [https://map.concept3d.com/?id=568#!m/58488]
NOT A RUNNER, BUT STILL WANT TO HELP? CHECK OUT OUR NURSING WEB PAGE TO MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION: HTTPS://WWW.KENT.EDU/NURSING/GIVING [https://www.kent.edu/nursing/giving]
OR CONSIDER SIGNING UP AS A RACE VOLUNTEER TO HELP ALONG THE RACE ROUTE AND CHEER ON RUNNERS!
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$34.10
DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS- Graduate, undergraduate, or school-age! Please use coupon code 'Student' for $10 discount!! -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$18.05
The 1 mile will take place before the 5 k so we can all cheer on the 1 mile runners! Feel free to run with your child or use the 1 mile as a warm up to the 5 k for free. If you would like to be timed and eligible for prizes, you need to register.
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