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The Vent Haven 2025 Dummy Run
NEW: The Dummy Run 5k Run/Walk will be a timed race this year through GHC Timing!
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This 5K course is mostly flat and great for runners and walkers.
The course will start and finish at Vent Haven Museum on West Maple Avenue behind the Mercedes Dealership in Fort Mitchell. the Start/Finish Line is sponsored by Central Bank.
For In-person participants, the $35 registration includes t-shirt, race bib, and a chance to check out the new exhibits at Vent Haven Museum!
There will be a Virtual Race option as well. Support Vent Haven Museum from your corner of the world by signing up for a virtual run and completing the 5K at your own time and place. Vent Haven Museum will mail your t-shirt two weeks after the race. Cost is $40 to include shipping.
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Age Group Prizes will be offered this year. $30 for first place Male/Female in the teen and adult age groups, $15 for second place, and $10 for third place. All finishers will receive either a medal or a VHM hat. The kids group winners will get medals.
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Don't delay in registering. The registration price at Packet Pick-up and on Race Day goes up to $40.
Run for the Dummies!!
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To Register, click the link below.
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Packet Pick-up:
Saturday, June 28th, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Vent Haven Museum
Sunday, June 29th, 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM at Vent Haven Museum
Course Maps available.
Vent Haven Museum
33 West Maple Ave
Ft. Mitchell, KY 41011
Walk-up Registration:
7:00am-8:00am at Vent Haven Museum
*T-shirts are not guaranteed on Race Day for Walk-up Registration but will be mailed after the race if supplies run out.
Parking:
Available at Central Bank, Youthland Academy, and Ft. Mitchell Public House
NO on-street parking on West Maple Avenue, Ft. Mitchell Avenue, West Orchard, Ridge Road, or Krumpelman.
Carpool or walk to the start, if possible.
Restrooms:
Two will be available on site.
Dummy Run 5K Fun Run/Walk
8:20 gather at the Starting Line, runners in first corral, walkers in second corral.
8:30 Let’s go!
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Two water stations are provided on the course at Mile 1 and before Mile 2. All participants will pass each water station twice.
Water Station 1 is sponsored by the Fort Mitchell Public House, and Water Station 2 is sponsored by SpeedyWash Coin Laundry.
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Course includes one lane of Dixie Highway from West Maple Avenue to Ft. Mitchell Avenue during two legs of the race. Please use caution as southbound traffic will still be using the inside lane.
First Aid will be located on the driveway. Cincinnati Firefighter and ventriloquist Denny Baker will be on hand to entertain and help with ice packs.
Lindsey's Shaved Ice will be offering Snow Cones for participants.
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Awards and post-race snacks will be in the back parking lot at 9:30. If weather becomes an issue, awards will be in The Dunham Theater inside the museum.
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Vent Haven Museum merchandise will be available for purchase.
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Thank you for participating in the 2025 Dummy Run 5K.
