2025 Run That Shall Not Be Named 5K
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Location
- 497 Middlebury Rd, Kent, OH
- Distance
- 5K · Kids Fun Run/Walk
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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Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ravenna 2 S, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kent, OH
Population
27,190
as of 2023
Elevation
1,185 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- 2025 Run That Shall Not Be Named 5K
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Location
- 497 Middlebury Rd, Kent, OH
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- What is the 2025 Run That Shall Not Be Named 5K?
- 2025 Run That Shall Not Be Named 5K is a running race held in Kent, Ohio on July 18, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2025 Run That Shall Not Be Named 5K?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Kent, Ohio at 497 Middlebury Rd, Kent, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2025 Run That Shall Not Be Named 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2025 Run That Shall Not Be Named 5K
Jul 18, 2026