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Race into Finals 5k at KSU

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About the Event

2026 10th Annual Race Into Finals at Kent State University is Saturday, May 2!

5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk
🏃‍♀️ Sprint towards summer and join this fun, community race! Funds raised benefit the College of Nursing Student Emergency Fund. 🏃‍♂️


📅 Date: Saturday May 2, 2026
     🏃 1 Mile Fun Run: 8:30 AM
     🏃‍♀️ 5K Race: 9:00 AM

📍 Location: Kent State University
🚗 Parking: Free parking is available at Henderson Hall R8 lot and C Science Lots.
⚠️ Please note: R8 lot access will be closed from 8:30 AM – 9:05 AM during the race.

 

What’s Included?
✔️ Race timing
✔️ Post-race snacks
✔️ Exclusive soft 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

 

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: April 30
📝 Day-of Registration: Available until 8:15 AM (cash or check only) $40 for 5 K, and $20 for 1 mile. 

 

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!

💙Sponsorship Become a corporate sponsor or donor and make a meaningful impact!

 

 
 

 

Races Offered

1 Mile Fun Run

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$15.00

5k

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$30.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Kent.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 11.4° / 22.5°
wb_sunny 9.2° / 20.5°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 11.3 /
water_drop 67.8%

About Kent

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Kent is a college town in Northeast Ohio. Kent, the home of Kent State University, is a quaint town with a very diverse community where northeast Ohio locals mix with students from across the state nation and globe. Kent is also home to many annual events, such as its annual Folk Music Festival.

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