Race into Finals 5k at KSU

Race into Finals 5k at KSU Race Information

<p><span style="font-size:18pt"><strong>2026 10th Annual Race Into Finals at Kent State University is Sunday, May 3!</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt"><strong>5K &amp; 1-Mile Run/Walk</strong></span><br />&#x1f3c3;‍♀️ Lace up and join us for a fun, community race! Funds raised benefit the College of Nursing Student Emergency Fund. &#x1f3c3;‍♂️</p> <p><br />&#x1f4c5; Date: <strong>Sunday, May 3, 2026</strong><br />     &#x1f3c3;<strong> 1 Mile Fun Run: 8:30 AM</strong><br /><strong>     &#x1f3c3;‍♀️ 5K Race: 9:00 AM</strong></p> <p>&#x1f4cd; <a href="https://map.concept3d.com/?id=568#!m/58488?s/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Location: Kent State University</a><br />&#x1f697; Parking: Free parking is available at Henderson Hall R8 lot and C Science Lots.<br />⚠️ Please note: R8 lot access will be closed from 8:30 AM – 9:05 AM during the race.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What’s Included?</strong><br />✔️ Race timing<br />✔️ Post-race snacks<br />✔️ Exclusive event T-shirt (Register by April 23 to guarantee yours!)</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Registration Fees:</strong><br />&#x1f4b0; 5K: $30 (Students get $10 off with code &#34;Student&#34;)<br />&#x1f4b0; 1 Mile: $15<br />&#x1f4b0; Bring 2 friends! Refer two people and get a $5 refund!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Fun Awards &amp; Prizes!</strong></p> <p><strong>&#x1f3c6; </strong>Top finishers, male and female, overall, and age groups</p> <p>&#x1f3c6; &#34;Middle of the Pack&#34; Finisher</p> <p>&#x1f3c6; &#34;School Your Professor&#34; Challenge<br />&#x1f3c6; Youngest &amp; Wisest (Oldest) Participants</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Packet Pickup:</strong><br />&#x1f4e6; Race Day: Starting at 7:30 AM<br />&#x1f4e6; Early Pickup (optional): Friday afternoon before race- 3pm-5pm Henderson Hall</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Registration Deadlines:</strong><br />&#x1f5a5;️ Online Registration Closes: May 1<br />&#x1f4dd; Day-of Registration: Available until 8:15 AM (cash or check only) $35 for 5 K, and $20 for 1 mile. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Not a Runner? No Problem!</strong><br />&#x1f499; Donate: Support the cause with a tax-deductible donation! Make a Contribution Here</p> <p>&#x1f499; <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/OH/Kent/RaceintoFinals5k" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Volunteer</a>: Sign up to help along the race route &amp; cheer on participants!</p> <p><a href="https://connect.kent.edu/register/race-into-finals-2025?utm_campaign=CON&amp;utm_content=25CON022&amp;utm_medium=email_event&amp;utm_source=slate&amp;utm_term=FY25" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">&#x1f499;Sponsorship</a> Become a corporate sponsor or donor and make a meaningful impact!</p> <p> </p> <h6> </h6> <h6> </h6> <p> </p>