The Run That Shall Not Be Named

138 East Main Street
Kent, OH 44240

Running > 5k

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Magic Folk! On your mark--get set--RUN LIKE YOU'RE NOT SURE WHERE YOU'RE GOING! 

This year marks the FIRST* ever Run That Shall Not Be Named, 5 3/4k FUN RUN! 

This noncompetitive** 5k FUN RUN will take you on a magical journey through the Kent State University campus at dusk on Friday, July 27th to kick off the Wizardly World of Kent. The race will begin at 7:30pm at the Lester Lefton Esplanade located across from the PARTA Bus Station in downtown Kent, Ohio and take you on a spellbinding loop though some of Kent State's most magnificent places. Dress up as your favorite magical character and join the fun! Strollers and dogs on leashes are welcome and encouraged***! 

Registration for this race is $40 and includes a race medal and t-shirt. Proceeds from this race will be given to a local non-profit organization serving the city of Kent called LoveLight. Be sure to register by July 1st, 2018 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. 

This event is open to 500 participants. 

For more information, please contact Alyssa Mazey at amazey2@kent.edu

*This event is formally known as the "Kent Potterfest 5k Fun Run"

**Noncompetitive = not chip timed; runners may have to slow down for moving vehicles at road crossings HOWEVER, this course WILL be staffed with volunteers to ensure the safety of the participants.  

***Dress your dog and stroller for the fun! Sorry, still no brooms or bikes allowed. 


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