Rainbow Run 5K
Join the LGBTQ+ Center for our sixth annual Rainbow Run 5K, which will take place October 8 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. 8 | 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 8th, 2021 at Risman Plaza (in front of the Kent Student Center). There is a visitor parking lot in front of the building.
- Tickets can still be purchased & will be available at the Risman Plaza 10/8/21 from 5pm-7pm, right before the Rainbow Run begins.
Register or become a sponsor by clicking here!
View photos from the 2019 Rainbow Run!
Sponsors
A huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors! Your generosity and commitment to the LGBTQ+ community is inspiring!
| Featured Sponsor |
PNC Bank Summa Pride Clinic |
| Rainbow Level Sponsor |
Akron Children's Hospital The Eye Opener North Water Street Brewing Co. |
| Business Level |
Freedom Valley Campground University Chiropractic and Wellness Skullz Salon Project Digital North Water Brewing Run Club PFLAG Akron |
| Non-Profit/Individual Level |
Summit County Public Health Jim Masi, Attorney Michael Davids KSU LGBTQ+ Alumni Chapter Erica Pelz Tricia Knoles Equality Ohio Bill & Marie Libby Gina Santoriello - CAVS Jen Kulics and Leigh Greenfelder |
Questions/Information
If you have any questions or need additional information please contact the LGBTQ+ Student Center at (330) 672-8580 or via email at LGBTQSC@kent.edu