2025 Run That Shall Not Be Named 5K

2025 Run That Shall Not Be Named 5K

The 9th annual Run That Shall Not Be Named 5 3/4 K Fun Run will be held on Friday, July 18th at 6PM. This 5K will take participants on a magical journey through the Forbidden Forest of Kent (a.k.a. Fred Fuller Park) as part of Kent's Wizardly Weekend 2025, with many fun activities scheduled for Friday, July 18th and Saturday, July 19th in downtown Kent. Participants are highly encouraged to dress in themed costumes for this event. For fun, wear your house-colored socks and you may win prizes! The 5K will be hosted by Kent Parks and Recreation at 6:00pm at Fred Fuller Park (new location for 2024) and take runners on a spellbinding loop though the forest. Course will be mostly on the bike trail along the river. Registration is $30 from March 10th through June 14th; $35 from June 15th through June 30th; $40 from July 1st through July 18th. All participants will receive a commemorative bib, t-shirt, and medal. This event will be chip timed and awards will be given to top finishers. Packet Pick up will be on Friday (Race Day) from 5pm-6pm at Fred Fuller Park 601 Middlebury Rd, Kent, OH 44240. Late Registration will be available Day of Race from 5pm-6pm at Fred Fuller Park 601 Middlebury Rd, Kent, OH 44240.

Kids' Fun Run/Walk
Back for another run: the Kids' Fun Run starts at 5:45pm at Fred Fuller Park for ages 12 and under. All kids' fun run participants will receive a race bib and t-shirt. Registration is $10 from March 10th through June 15th; $15 from June 16th through July 18th. Remember to sign up for your favorite house, then run for your house to win points and prizes!

For more info on the weekend events: https://mainstreetkent.org/event/wizardly-weekend/