2025 Run That Shall Not Be Named 5K
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
- Location
- Kent, OH
- 497 Middlebury Rd, 44240
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Join a magical 5K through the 'Forbidden Forest' as part of Kent's Wizardly Weekend, complete with costumes, house pride, and a Kids' Fun Run.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
FestiveGreat for
- Kids & Youth
Kids & YouthEmbark on a magical 5K journey through the 'Forbidden Forest' of Fred Fuller Park at the Run That Shall Not Be Named. This unique event is a highlight of Kent's Wizardly Weekend, inviting participants to embrace the theme with costumes and house-colored socks for a chance to win prizes. Enjoy a spellbinding loop mostly along the river's bike trail. Top finishers receive awards, and all participants earn a commemorative bib, t-shirt, and medal. A Kids' Fun Run is also available, making it a delightful experience for all ages.
What to expect
- Experience a themed 5K run through Fred Fuller Park's 'Forbidden Forest' on a mostly bike trail course.
- Enjoy a chip-timed event with awards for top finishers.
- Kids 12 and under can join their own Fun Run, receiving a bib and t-shirt.
Standout details
- Themed costumes encouraged
- Part of Kent's Wizardly Weekend
- Run for your house to win prizes
- Kids' Fun Run available
Perks & features
- Chip Timed
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sat, Jul 18, 5:45 PM EDT · From $11.60
Opens Mar 8, 2026, 11:44 AM EDT · Closes Jul 18, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 5K
Sat, Jul 18, 6:00 PM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Mar 8, 2026, 11:44 AM EDT · Closes Jul 18, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
The course
- Rolling
- Family-oriented
From the organizer
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/
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