Up, Up, and Away 5k

🎈 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.

🏃‍♂️ 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: (Location coming at a later date)
• Time: 3:30 - 7:30 PM – Packet Pickup
• Saturday, July 27: at Kent State University at Stark
• Address: 6000 Frank Avenue Northwest, North Canton, OH 44720

⏰ Event Timeline

• 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 for 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 Information

• Registration note: 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 more details, visit our registration page: UP, UP & AWAY 5K.