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2024 12th Annual Black Squirrel 5K Walk/Run & 1-Mile Walk/Roll/Run

Sat April 13, 2024 Kent, OH 44242 US Directions

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2024 12th Annual Black Squirrel 5K Run

$25 8:00AM EDT - 10:00AM EDT Registration ends April 13, 2024 at 8:00am EDT

2024 Black Squirrel 1-Mile Walk/Roll/Run

$15 8:05AM EDT - 8:30AM EDT Registration ends April 13, 2024 at 8:00am EDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.kent.edu/recwell/black-squirrel-5k-race.

Place

Kent State University
1550 Ted Boyd Drive
Kent, OH US 44242

Description

Please join us for our annual spring race which will take place on Saturday, Apr. 13, 2024. The race, named after Kent State University's unofficial mascot, will be available for anyone to participate. The traditional 5k course is a loop course which begins and ends near the entrance to the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center on the campus of Kent State University. The course will be marked if you are in Kent and would like to run the actual course. The course takes you through the campus via the Esplanade.  A few small hills adds to the experience but be on the lookout for the infamous black squirrels! 

On race day, post your photo or video on your social media account and tag us at #KSU2024BlackSquirrel.

Registration Fees

  • Friday, Nov. 24 - Sunday, Mar. 24 (T-shirt included)
    • $30 (5k)
    • $20 (1-mile)
  • Monday, Mar. 25 - Saturday, Apr. 13 (no T-shirt)
    • $25 (5k)
    • $15 (1-mile)

T-Shirts

  • All participants registered by Mar. 24 will receive a performance race shirt.  Race shirts may be available for purchase on race day based on availability.
  • T-shirts and race bibs will be available for pick-up as follows at the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation & Wellness Center located at 1550 Ted Boyd Drive, Kent, Ohio 44242.
    • Friday, Apr. 12 from 4 - 6:30 p.m.
      Saturday, Apr. 13 starting at 7 a.m.

Race Course
Race course map can be found online at https://www.kent.edu/recwell/black-squirrel-5k-race

Prizes:

  • Cash prizes for overall male and female winners
    • First Place $75
    • Second Place $50
    • Third Place $25
  • First, second and third place male and female winners in the following age groups will receive medals:
    • 6 - 9
    • 10 - 14
    • 15 - 19
    • 20 - 24
    • 25 - 29
    • 30 - 34
    • 35 - 39
    • 40 - 44
    • 45 - 49
    • 50 - 54
    • 55 - 59
    • 60 - 64
    • 65 - 69
    • 70+

Cancellation policy
Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable to another person, event or year. The 2024 Black Squirrel 5k Run & 1-mile Walk/Roll/Run will be held rain or shine. Recreation and Wellness Services reserves the right to refuse any entry.

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