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 3-10 through 6-14; $35 from 6-15 through 6-30; $40 from 7-1 through 7-18. 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.

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 3-10 through 6-15; $15 from 6-16 through 7-18.  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/

Join fellow runners on July 18, 2026 for the 2025 Run That Shall Not Be Named 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Kent.