Up Up and Away 5k
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Up, Up, and Away 5K
The event takes place on July 24, 2027 at Kent State University at Stark in North Canton, Ohio. The main event is a community 5K run/walk held on the campus while hot air balloons may be present that morning, weather permitting.
Packet pickup is offered the day before at the OrthoUnited OMNI Campus and on the event day at Kent State University at Stark. Registration details for the 5K list an opening date of November 15, 2026 and a closing date of June 29, 2027; the 5K registration fee is $35. A free kids fun run for children age 8 and under follows the 5K as a non-competitive, untimed dash with two age group runs for ages 6-8 and ages 5 and under. Parent or guardian may participate in the fun run without separate registration and a parent/guardian waiver must be signed.
Distances:
- 5K
- Kids fun run : 1000 feet (also listed as 400 yards in registration)
Awards for the 5K include finisher medals and overall top three male and female, plus top three male and female in multiple age categories from 12 and under up through 85 and over. Short sleeve athletic shirts are included with registration in a range of sizes; a no-shirt option is offered for a reduced fee. Shirt size availability is limited after July 7. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
