Up, Up, and Away 5k

Up, Up, and Away 5k

Sat July 25, 2026

North Canton, OH 44720 US

Events

• 5K Run/Walk
  Price: $32 ($17: Ages 0 - 10) ($27: Ages 11 - 18)
  Time: 8:15AM EDT
  Price increases after June 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
• Free Kids Fun Run
  Price: $0
  Time: 9:00AM EDT
  Registration ends July 25, 2026 at 8:15am EDT
  Open to ages 8 and under.

Race Website: https://racepenguin.com/events/up-up-and-away-5k/

Place: Kent State Stark, 6000 Frank Avenue Northwest, North Canton, OH US 44720

Description: 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.

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