diff --git a/run.sh b/run.sh
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+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+
+cat <<'EOF'
+
+  WARNING! LEGACY SHELL SCRIPT
+
+  You almost certainly do not want to run this script!
+
+  If you are a dapp developer and looking for a way to run a local validator, please
+  see https://docs.solana.com/developing/test-validator
+
+  If you are a prospective validator, please see https://docs.solana.com/running-validator
+
+  If you are a core developer, many apologies for what you're about to endure, but
+  you may be in the right place.  This script is now located at `./scripts/run.sh`.
+  Please update whatever docs lead you here to reflect this change
+
+EOF