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Up, Up, and Away 5k

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About the Event

Don't miss the chance to experience the excitement and beauty of the Kent State University at Stark campus, while hot air balloons float in the sky (weather permitting), on Saturday morning, July 25, for our UP, UP & AWAY 5K presented by OrthoUnited. This event is for both serious and casual runners and walkers.

Following the 5K run, at approximately 9:00 am, there will be a FREE KIDS FUN RUN on the track near the finish line. This is a non-competitive fun run for children ages 8 & under. This race is all about fun and friends while teaching them the importance of exercise and fitness! Waiver MUST be signed by parent/guardian.

 

Schedule:
Friday, July 24 at TBA:
3:30 - 7:30 PM – Packet Pickup

 

Saturday, July 25 at Kent State University at Stark
6000 Frank Avenue Northwest, North Canton, OH 44720
6:30 am – Packet Pickup/Registration
8:15 am – Up, Up & Away 5K presented by OrthoUnited
9:00 am – Kids Fun Run (Approximately)
9:15 am – Awards

 

Awards 5K Run/Walk:
-Finisher medals (You need to register early to guarantee your race keepsake)
-Top 3 Male and Female overall
-Top 3 Male and Female in each category: 12 & under; 13-15; 16-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80-84; 85 & over

 

Shirt Size:
Registration does NOT guarantee a shirt after July 8, shirt sizes will be limited!

5K Run/Walk:
Short sleeve athletic t-shirts in X-Small to 3X-Large is included with your registration.  We offer a $5 discount for a no shirt option!

Free Kids Fun Run:
Short sleeve athletic t-shirts in Youth X-Small to X-Large is included with your registration.

 

Races Offered

5K Run/Walk

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:15

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$32.00

Free Kids Fun Run

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 400 Yards

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$0.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in North Canton.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 18.7° / 28.9°
wb_sunny 19.4° / 29.2°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 9.3 /
water_drop 71.2%

About North Canton

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North Canton is a city in Stark County. Is the former home of The Hoover Company.

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