Join Kent State Athletics for the third annual Kent State Run! Start at The Water Street Tavern, run through downtown Kent and campus, and finish at the stadium for a post-race party and watch the Golden Flashes take on the Merrimack College Warriors in their 2025 home opener. 

Start Time
Water Street Hangout/Registration & Packet Pick Up - 8:00am
5K Run/Walk - 9:00am
Tailgate/Awards Ceremony - 10:30am
Kickoff - 12:00pm

Distance
5K Run/Walk

Timing
5K - Chip Timed

Registration
Kent State Student
$10

Non Student
$20

All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to:

Hermes Sports & Events
2425 West 11th St. Suite #2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

THERE WILL BE NO PAPER FORMS/CASH ACCEPTED ON RACE DAY! 

Participants Receive
Replica Kent State Football jersey (limited to the first 200 participants, so register early to guarantee your jersey!)
1 ticket to the Kent State vs. Merrimack College Warriors football game 

More Information
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933

*Dogs are allowed but we ask that you line up at the back and have a short leash.