2026 Run the Galaxy 5K 2026 — Kent, OH

Date
July 18, 2026
Location
Kent, OH
Venue
497 Middlebury Rd
Start Time
5:45 PM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $40.00
Events
5K, Kids Fun Run/Walk
Includes
T-shirt
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Saturday, July 18th at 6PM. This years event will replace the annual Run That Shall Not Be Named 5 3/4 K Fun Run. The 5K will be hosted by Kent Parks and Recreation at 6:00pm at Fred Fuller Park and take runners on a loop though the Galaxy. 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. Awards will be given to top finishers. Packet Pick up will be on Saturday (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

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