6000 Frank Avenue Northwest, North Canton OH
Saturday, July 26th, 2025
🎈 Race 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.
🏃♂️ Free 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.
📅 Schedule
- Friday, July 26: (TBD) – Packet Pickup from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- Saturday, July 27: 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.
🔗 More Information
For registration and additional details, visit the official race page.
Starting Line Map
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