Hate is such a drag! Show your pride and support Kent State University's LGBTQ+ Emergency Fund by participating in the Drag Race 5K, part of Main Street Kent's fourth annual Rainbow Weekend. Participants are invited to don their best drag look as they walk, stroll, run, or roll their way along the 5K route, beginning at 6:00 pm on Friday, October 11th.
New this year, the event will take participants through the trees of the Portage Hike & Bike Trail and will start and end at North Water Brewing Co. This event, which was previously known as the Kent State Rainbow Run, is a fundraiser for Kent State University’s LGBTQ+ Emergency Fund. The Emergency Fund assisted 85 students last year, providing $40,458 in emergency funding for books, academic supplies, household items, housing, and food.
Drag looks might include gendered clothing, makeup, accessories, etc. The cost of a ticket is $25.00 plus a vendor fee from August 1-? The price will increase to $__ plus the fee on [date]. Your ticket includes participation in the 5K, a custom tie-dye Drag Race 5K T-shirt, a medal, and participants are invited to attend the End of the Rainbow Party at NWB.
We can't wait to see you there!