Rainbow Run 5K
2023 Rainbow Run
Join the LGBTQ+ Center for our 8th annual Rainbow Run fundraiser! The event will be held Friday, October 13th at 7pm at the Risman Plaza - Kent Campus (1075 Risman Dr., Kent OH 44242). Coordinated by the Kent State LGBTQ+ Center, Rainbow Run helps provide funding to replenish the LGBTQ+ Emergency Fund, which supports KSU students who are in crisis, often after being disowned by family for coming out as LGBTQ. Please visit the link below to learn more and register!
Also please consider volunteering to help us with this event!
Volunteer for 2023 Rainbow Run
2023 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 |
| Rainbow Level Sponsor |
Akron Children's Hospital Summit County Public Health TRIAD Communications |
| Business Level |
Affirmed Counseling and Wellness LLC Bent Tree Coffee Roasters Hometown Bank Michael Davids PFLAG Akron Standing Rock Media |
| Non-Profit/Individual Level |
ACTion Foundation Brandon Huth Carve Your Own Path Counseling Danielle & Chris Miller Family Fund Lawrence Carter LGBTQ+ Alumni Chapter Ken Ditlevson & Joe Rohr Jill Jenkins Julie, Meghan, & Landon Schwind |
This weekend is full of racing opportunities! Runners and walkers looking to get another race in this weekend can register for the Recreation and Wellness Services Bowman Cup 5k Race and 1-mile Fun Run on Saturday, Oct. 14 at www.kent.edu/recwell/bowman-cup-race.
Participants that register for both races will receive a one-of-a-kind Rainbow Cup!
View photos from a past Rainbow Run!
Massive thanks to everyone who joined the LGBTQ+ Center to create a fun and fruitful 2022 Rainbow Run 5K! Your support and dedication to the community is greatly appreciated!
2022 Sponsors
| Featured Sponsor |
PNC Bank Mazda of Kent |
| Rainbow Level Sponsor |
Akron Children's Hospital Triad |
| Business Level |
Strategic Insight Partners Hometown Bank Standing Rock Media Jim Masi, Attorney University Chiropractic and Wellness The Eye Opener McNinch Biostats LLC |
| Non-Profit/Individual Level |
PFLAG Akron Summit County Public Health Monica Miller Marsh Kathryn Wilson Jen Kulics Danielle Hupp KSU LGBTQ+ Alumni Chapter Denise Mote Kelli Greene Hillel at Kent State Amy Rieck |
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