Up, Up, and Away 5k – North Canton, OH 2026
Date
July 25, 2026
Location
North Canton, OH
Venue
Kent State Stark
Start Time
8:15 AM
Events
5K Run/Walk, Free Kids Fun Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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 25, for our UP, UP & AWAY 5K presented by OrthoUnited. This event is for both serious and casual runners and walkers. Following the 5K run, at approximately 9:00 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 24 at TBA: 3:30 - 7:30 PM – Packet Pickup Saturday, July 25 at Kent State University at Stark 6000 Frank Avenue Northwest, North Canton, OH 44720 6:30 am – Packet Pickup/Registration 8:15 am – Up, Up & Away 5K presented by OrthoUnited 9:00 am – Kids Fun Run (Approximately) 9:15 am – Awards Awards 5K Run/Walk: -Finisher medals (You need to r
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