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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
Packet Pickup:
📦 Race Day: Starting at 7:30 AM
📦 Early Pickup (optional): Friday afternoon before race- 3pm-5pm Henderson Hall
Registration Deadlines:
🖥️ Online Registration Closes: April 30
📝 Day-of Registration: Available until 8:15 AM (cash or check only) $35 for 5 K, and $20 for 1 mile.
Not a Runner? No Problem!
💙 Donate: Support the cause with a tax-deductible donation! Make a Contribution Here
💙 Volunteer: Sign up to help along the race route & cheer on participants!
💙Sponsorship Become a corporate sponsor or donor and make a meaningful impact!
A Family Event with a 5K RUN/WALK and Fun Walk /Run
Thanksgiving Morning - Thursday Nov. 26th, 2026
Fun Run/Walk starts at 9:00am - Fun Run is less than 800 meters long
5K Run/Walk starts at 9:15am
Finish / Award 10:15am
RESULTS: Posted at https://www.summitathletic.com/racecalendar
Early Packet Pick up and Late Registration- Wednesday Nov. 25th from 3-6pm, at Kent Park and Rec- Shelter House 601 Middlebury Rd, Kent, 44240 -
Race Day Packet Pick up - Thursday Nov 26th from 7:30 -9am, Kent Park and Rec- Shelter House 601 Middlebury Rd, Kent, 44240
NO Race Day Registration - This event SOLD OUT last year at 1000 Runners
RACE DAY PARKING: Across the street from Shelter House and Fred Fuller Park
Age Group and Overall Awards
Medals to top 3 overall Male and Female and Top 3 in each male and female age groups
14U,15-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74,75-79,80+
Medals to top 20 Fun Run winners - Ribbons remaining Fun Run participants