Race into Finals 5k at KSU – Kent, OH 2026
Date
May 2, 2026
Location
Kent, OH
Venue
Henderson Hall, College of Nursing
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $30.00
Events
5k, 1 Mile Fun Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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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 Win Tickets to an Akron RubberDucks game! Packet Pickup: Race Day: Start
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