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Bowman Cup 5k Race

Saturday, Oct. 15 at 8 a.m.


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About the Race:

Please join us for the 11th Annual Bowman Cup 5k Race on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. The race, named after former Kent State University President, Dr. George Bowman, will be held at 8 a.m. Participants can also take part in other Homecoming activities throughout the day, culminating in the Golden Flashes battle against the Miami Redhawks. Included in the cost of registration for most categories is one ticket to the Homecoming football game!


Registration

Online registration is available through Wednesday, Oct. 12. Participants may also register in person at the SRWC. All registrations accepted after that date will pay $25.

Check In: Due to insurance limitations, headphones, baby joggers, inline skates, animals, etc. are not permitted. Recreational Services reserves the right to refuse any entry.

Race check-in will take place from Monday, Oct. 10 through Friday, Oct. 14 at one of Kent's newest businesses, Second Sole. The store is located at 104 South Lincoln Street, Kent, OH 44240. It is open from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Friday.

Runners may also check-in before the race from 6:30 - 7:45 a.m. in the lobby of the SRWC. All participants who register after Friday, Oct. 7 must wait until the morning of the race to check-in.

Cancellation policy: Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable to another person, event or year. The Bowman Cup will be held rain or shine.

About the Course

The race begins and ends in front of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The state-of-the art facility offers plenty of parking, indoor registration, restrooms and locker room facilities.

This USATF certified course (OH10047PR) through Kent's residential area, utilizes the Portage Hike and Bike Trail, letting participants enjoy the peacefulness of Kent State University's surrounding community.

Amenities

  • Chip timing system - new for 2011!
  • Performance T-shirts (men's and women's styles) for the first 600 participants
  • Complimentary 5-minute massages after the race
  • Free buffet for all in attendance
  • Door prizes with gifts from local vendors

Awards

Overall Winners Category Winners
Overall winners (male and female) will receive cash prizes, a fedora hat and a signature Bowman cup.
  • First: $100
  • Second: $75
  • Third: $50
Category winners (male and female) will receive a fedora hat and a signature Bowman cup. First, second and third place awards will be given for the following categories:
  • Student
  • Employee
  • Alumni
  • Community
Age Group Winners
Age group winners (male and female) will receive a signature Bowman cup. First, second and third place awards will be given for the following categories:
  • Under 15
  • 15 - 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+

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Need more information?

Contact

Jason Hawk
330-672-0465
jphawk@kent.edu

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