Black Squirrel 5k

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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.
Date:  2024-04-13
Distance:  5k, 1m
City:  Kent
Registration Cost:  $30, $20
State:  Ohio
Hosted By:  Kent state university
Pros
  • Well organized
  • Pre and post race activities are indoors
  • Custom medals for overall and age group winners
  • Age group awards for top 3 in each division. Age divisions are every 5 years
  • Great post race food buffet
  • Mini race bibs
  • Instant results posted live to event website
Cons
  • No finisher medals for the 5K
  • Course can be challenging
  • Weather can be unpredictable
  • The advertised performance shirts are actually cotton t-shirts
  • The team divisions where cancelled without notice and no team awards presented
  • The sound system used for the awards ceremony was terrible and no one could hear.

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The Black Squirrel 5K is a well organized race. The course loops through the campus and features a lot of elevation changes. Pre and post race activities are held inside which is nice on a cold day. Great post race buffet of food. Continue Reading...
04/26/2024
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The course had plenty of beautiful scenery around KSU campus and a variety of elevation. You were fed a buffet of chili and other great snacks after. AG place participants received a cute medal with an acorn. Would do this race again!
04/24/2024
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