Rainbow Run 5K

Join the LGBTQ+ Center for our seventh annual Rainbow Run 5K, which will take place October 7th at 7 p.m. at Risman Plaza.  Walk, run, stroll or roll your way through the on-campus 5K course, or you can participate virtually & do a route of your choosing. 

Run Information

• Friday, Oct. 7  |  7 p.m.
• Tickets:
  • Students - $20 
  • Non-Students - $25
• Proceeds from tickets will go directly to the LGBTQ Emergency Fund, which helps LGBTQ+ students in financial crisis.
• Each participant will receive a tshirt
• Prizes will be awarded for "Best Rainbow Attire" and "Best Rainbow Pet." Participate by posting a picture of yourself (and/or your pet) on social media with #KSURainbowRun
• Weather & The Rainbow Run: The Rainbow Run will happen rain or shine! We will start promptly at 7pm. In the case of lightening strikes, the Rainbow Run will be postponed for 1 hour but will still occur. We look forward to seeing you on Friday, October 7th, 2022 at Risman Plaza (in front of the Kent Student Center). There is a visitor parking lot in front of the building.
• We also need volunteers to staff our registration table and glow stations. Please sign up using the link below.

Register or become a sponsor by clicking here!

Sign up to volunteer at our event here!

View photos from a past Rainbow Run!

2022 Sponsors

A huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors! Your generosity and commitment to the LGBTQ+ community is inspiring!
 

Questions/Information

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact the LGBTQ+ Center at (330) 672-8580 or via email at LGBTQSC@kent.edu