Midnight Special 5K
Schedule
Wed, 31 Dec, 2025 at 11:45 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Patron Saints Brewery | Toledo, OH
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MIDNIGHT SPECIAL 5KA Northwestern Ohio New Year's Eve Tradition! Run in the New Year with a race that takes "Two Years to Finish!" (unless you run faster than 15:00 Minutes, then it only takes one year!) A 5K race that starts on New Year's Eve at 11:45 PM.
LOCATION: Patron Saints Brewery. The course is out and back along the University Parks Trail. Starting in the back parking lot of Patron Saints, running up to the UP Trail then west towards Wildwood Metropark and back via the same route. We will not be crossing any roads but please be aware of vehicles in Patron Saint's parking lot. The course is not lit, please wear lights. There will be small ground lights for course direction only.
Cost: 5K ~ $40 TRRC Members receive a $5.00 discount (at checkout) $5 Price increase December 23, 2025 Awards: Overall Male & Overall Female, Overall Masters Male & Female, Overall Grand Master Male & Female - No age group awards
First 150 who complete the 5K will receive a pint glass.
First 160 to register receive a TRRC headlamp.
Guaranteed Hoodie deadline is December 12, 2025. The Hoodie are unisex sizing, small - XXlarge.
This is a chip timed event. There will be no water stops along the course. Water and snacks will be provided at the finish along with other goodies. Feel free to bring your own food and hang out afterwards. Adult beverages will be available for purchase from Patron Saints. ID required. For those under 21, Patron Saints has homemade root beer for purchase.
Early packet pick up and late registration Tuesday December 30 3pm-5:45pm Second Sole, Levis Commons, Perrysburg. Race day packet pickup starts at 10:30 pm and will close at 11:30 pm.
Online registration only! Registration closes December 31, 2024 at 11:45 pm.
If you need to make registration arrangements to pay with a check, please contact the race director at [email protected] least 10 days before the race. If you want a shirt contact the race director before guaranteed shirt cutoff date.
Thank you to our returning sponsors - Second Sole, Dawn Dupler Danberry Realty, Metroparks Toledo and Patron Saints Brewery.
Join us 12 hours later Jan. 1, 2026 - 11:45 am for The Hangover Classic at Monclova Community Center.
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Where is it happening?
Patron Saints Brewery, 4730 W Bancroft St, Toledo, OH 43615-3972, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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