When does the Race into Finals 5k at KSU sell out?

Race into Finals 5k at KSU hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

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Race into Finals 5k at KSU

Q: How hard is the Race into Finals 5k at KSU 5K?

Race into Finals 5k at KSU is a 5K on a road course in Kent, Ohio. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the Race into Finals 5k at KSU?

Race-day weather in Kent can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 9:00 AM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

May 2, 2026

Kent, Ohio

Rolling Course

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Great for beginners

PR-friendly

Walker-friendly

Family-friendly

Big local vibe

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About the Race

2026 10th Annual Race Into Finals at Kent State University is Saturday, May 2! 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk 🏃‍♀️ Sprint towards summer and join this fun, community race! Funds raised benefit the College of Nursing Student Emergency Fund. 🏃‍♂️ 📅 Date: Saturday May 2, 2026 🏃 1 Mile Fun Run: 8:30 AM 🏃‍♀️ 5K Race: 9:00 AM 📍 Location: Kent State University 🚗 Parking: Free parking is available at Henderson Hall R8 lot and C Science Lots. ⚠️ Please not...

Course Profile

Course profile data unavailable for this race.

Course features

Terrain

road

Surface

Road

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Yes

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Yes

Vibe & community

charity

Charity race.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the Race into Finals 5k at KSU 5K?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.