Up, Up, and Away 5k

🏃‍♂️Event Overview

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.

👧Kids Fun Run

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.

🗓️Event Schedule

• Friday: July 26 at (TBD)
• Packet Pickup: 3:30 - 7:30 PM
• Saturday: July 27 at Kent State University at Stark
• Location: 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

• Finisher Medals: You need to register early to guarantee your race keepsake
• Top Finishers: Top 3 Male and Female overall
• Categories: Top 3 Male and Female in each age category
• Age Categories: 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!

👕Shirt Details

• 5K Run/Walk: Short sleeve athletic t-shirts in X-Small to 3X-Large included with registration. A $5 discount for a no shirt option!
• Free Kids Fun Run: Short sleeve athletic t-shirts in Youth X-Small to X-Large included with registration.

🌐More Information

For more details and to register, visit the race page: Up, Up, and Away 5k Race Page