Kent State Tuscarawas 5k returns to Harry Clever Field for 4th year
Participants in the 2017 Glowway Run 5k take off at Harry Clever Field.
Registrations are being accepted for the 2018 Kent State Tuscarawas Alumni Association Glowway Run 5k, presented by Geib Funeral Home and Crematories. Open to the public, the 5k run and 1.5-mile fun run/walk will be held Sept. 22 at Harry Clever Field in New Philadelphia. Registration will begin at 6:15 p.m., and the race will be at 7:15 p.m.
“We are excited to have the race at Harry Clever Field,” said Chad Conrad, director of advancement at Kent State Tuscarawas and a member of the alumni association. “It’s a unique location to host the race. I encourage everyone to get their glow on to make the future brighter for some local, hardworking students.”
Proceeds from the 5k and fun run/walk will go to the Kent State Tuscarawas Alumni Scholarship Fund. “Join us in some high-flying fun and help change lives here in the Tuscarawas Valley,” Conrad said.
The preregistration fee is $20 and $15 for students and alumni members. The entry fee the day of the race is $25. The preregistration deadline is Aug. 31. All preregistered runners will receive a free T-shirt.
Awards will be presented to the top-three male and female runners overall and to the top-three finishers in each male and female age group. Refreshments will be served at the end of the race.
Registration forms are available at www.tuscalum.com. Call Chad Conrad at 330-308-7445 or email cconra1@kent.edu for more information or sponsorship opportunities.