15th Annual Black Squirrel 5K Walk/Run/Roll & 1-Mile Walk/Run/Roll
Updated
Saturday, April 10, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Kent (Kent State University). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $20 to $30.
Course and race notes
Please join us for our annual spring race which will take place on Saturday, Apr.
10, 2027. The race, named after Kent State University's unofficial mascot, will be available for anyone to participate. The traditional 5k course is a loop course which begins and ends near the entrance to the Beverly J.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, April 10
2027 · in 154 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$20 to $30
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Apr 10 (in 154 days)
Opened Apr 17, 2026