Karis' Cause 5K
About this race
Join us Saturday, August 8th at OSU-Newark/COTC Rotary Park at 9:00am for the Karis' Cause 5K race and Fun Run. Race day registration and Packet pickup will begin at 7:30am. You can also sign up virtually. Runners and walkers of all skill level welcome! All proceeds raised at this event will support courageous children and their families in their battle against childhood cancer. Help Take the Sting OUT of Childhood Cancer!
When/Where
Saturday August 8th @ 9:00am.
Rotary Park (OSU-Newark/COTC Campus) - 925 Sharon Valley Rd., Newark, OH. 43055
Packet Pick-up & Race Day Registration
Race day registration and pick up will begin at 7:30am on race day at the Rotary Park OSU-Newark/COTC Shelter House.
Race Course
Participants will start at the Rotary Park and enjoy a paved course alongside the beautiful campus of OSU-Newark/COTC, continuing over SR 16 and in close proximity to Raccoon Creek.
Awards
Finishers’ Medals will be awarded to all 5K participants. Trophies will be given to the Top 3 males and Top 3 Female Overall. Medals will be given to the top 3 Male and the top 3 Females in each of the following age groups: 14-under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Walkers are welcome!
Race Results
Automatic text and email results will be sent immediately following a participants finish for those that opt-in. Instant results will also be available on site at the Results Kiosks and at the race website.
Race Packets and Finish Line Perks
Your race packet will include custom t-shirt with official race logo, custom race bib, and other sponsor items to be determined. Water and refreshments will be available at the finish. All participants registered by July 22nd are guaranteed a t-shirt. Extra t-shirts will be on first come first served basis on race day.
Entry Fees (non-refundable)
5K Race - $35 / Youth Pricing 14 & Under - $10
5K Fun Run/Walk - $35 / Youth Pricing 14 & Under - $10
5K Virtual - $35 / Youth Pricing 14 & Under - $10 - Shipping Included
Refund Policy
If we are unable to safely hold an in-person race for Any reason including pandemic or Mother nature, we will automatically convert all registrations to a non-refundable virtual event as opposed to rescheduling. Updates will be posted on the race website.
Race Contact
For any questions, please contact:
Timing Company: Muskingum Multisports @ 740-819-9300
Race Information: Marci Harbage (740) 258-2130 or Courtney Lichtenauer (740) 334-2814
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Running
5K Race - Timed Event
This is a Timed Competitive Event Participants will be eligible for Top 3 Overall and Age group awards.
5K Fun Run/Walk - Non Timed Event
This is a Non-Timed Event Participants will not be eligible for Overall or Age group awards.
5K Virtual Event
Participants will not be eligible for Overall or Age group awards.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Newark.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 8 Newark events
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