The Vent Haven 2026 Dummy Run
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​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. Medals and $30 to all age group winners. Age groups are as follows: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Prizes will be given to the top male and top female in each of these groups. ​
Run for the Dummies!!
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To Register, click the link below.​​
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Packet Pick-up:
Saturday, June 27th, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Vent Haven Museum
Sunday, June 28th, 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
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 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 sponsored by Ft. Mitchell Public House.
Course: includes one lane of Dixie Hwy from West Maple Ave to Ft. Mitchell Ave during two legs of the race. Please use caution as southbound traffic will still be using the inside lane.
Mile 1 - two small hills
Mile 2 - one gentle incline
Mile 3 - flat, partly shady
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Awards: 9:30 in the back parking lot
Results: go to TimingSpot.com
Top Finisher Prizes:
1st Place Male/Female overall - $50 + medal
1st Place Male/Female in each age group - $30 + medal
Age groups: 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+
1st/2nd/3rd Place Youth - medal
First Aid will be located on the patio by Registration. Cincinnati Firefighter and ventriloquist Denny Baker will be on hand to entertain and help.
9:45-11:45 Vent Haven Museum will be open for touring. Participants can visit their dummies!
Lindsey’s Shaved Ice will have Snow Cones available for participants courtesy of Denny & Jill Baker.
Vent Haven Museum merchandise will be available in the Dale & Leslie Brown Lobby before and after the race.
Free Race Photos will be shared after the event. Two official photographers will be on hand to capture the event. Unlike larger events, you don’t have to pay to get pictures of yourself in action.
Ft. Mitchell Public House will be open for brunch at 10:00am Sunday.
Bonus Swag: each participant will also receive a Dummy Run lanyard!
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Thank you for participating in the 2026 Dummy Run 5K!
