Up Up and Away 5k
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Up, Up, and Away 5k
The event takes place at Kent State University at Stark in North Canton, Ohio, and features a 5K Run/Walk presented by OrthoUnited alongside a short kids fun run. Packet pickup is available the day before at OrthoUnited OMNI Campus and on the event day at the Kent State Stark campus.
Distances
- 5K Run/Walk
- Free Kids Fun Run - approximately 1000 feet, untimed, ages 8 and under
The kids fun run is non-competitive and organized by two age groups: ages 6 to 8, and ages 5 and under. Parent or guardian participation is allowed without a separate signup, and a waiver must be signed by the parent or guardian.
Awards for the 5K include finisher medals and top three male and female overall placements. Age-group awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in multiple age categories spanning from 12 and under up to 85 and over.
Registration for the 5K includes a short sleeve athletic t-shirt in sizes X-Small to 3X-Large, with a no-shirt option available for a reduced fee. Youth shirts are included for the kids fun run in youth sizes. Registration does not guarantee a shirt after July 8, and shirt quantities may be limited. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
