Kent State Run

Join Kent State Athletics for the third annual Kent State Run! Start at The Water Street Tavern, run through downtown Kent and campus, and finish at the stadium for a post-race party and watch the Golden Flashes take on the Merrimack College Warriors in their 2025 home opener. 

Start Time
Water Street Hangout/Registration & Packet Pick Up - 8:00am
5K Run/Walk - 9:00am
Tailgate/Awards Ceremony - 10:30am
Kickoff - 12:00pm

Distance
5K Run/Walk

Timing
5K - Chip Timed

Registration
Kent State Student
$10

Non Student
$20

All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to:

Hermes Sports & Events
2425 West 11th St. Suite #2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

THERE WILL BE NO PAPER FORMS/CASH ACCEPTED ON RACE DAY! 

Participants Receive
Kent State Golden Flashes Logo Flag (3' x 5' - Large) (limited to the first 100 participants, so register early!)
1 ticket to the Kent State vs. Merrimack College Warriors football game 

More Information
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933

*Dogs are allowed but we ask that you line up at the back and have a short leash.