Midnight Special 5K
- Date Tue 31st December 2024 - Wed 1st January 2025
- Time 11:45PM EST
- Location Toledo, Ohio
- Price $48.70 - $59.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off the New Year with an exhilarating experience at the Midnight Special 5K, taking place on December 31, 2024, in Toledo, Lucas County! This beloved Northwestern Ohio tradition invites runners to embrace the holiday spirit with a unique race that starts at 11:45 PM on New Year's Eve. The 5K course is an out-and-back route along the picturesque University Parks Trail, beginning at the back parking lot of Patron Saints Brewery.
Participants can look forward to a chip-timed event filled with fun, as those who complete the race will receive a stylish pint glass, with the first 150 finishers guaranteed a cozy hoodie! Enjoy a festive atmosphere with post-race snacks and beverages available for purchase, including delicious homemade root beer for those under 21. With early packet pick-up on December 30 and race day registration starting at 10:30 PM, there’s no reason to miss out on this fantastic event. Join the fun and ring in 2025 with a memorable run that promises to be a highlight of your New Year's celebrations!
Participants can look forward to a chip-timed event filled with fun, as those who complete the race will receive a stylish pint glass, with the first 150 finishers guaranteed a cozy hoodie! Enjoy a festive atmosphere with post-race snacks and beverages available for purchase, including delicious homemade root beer for those under 21. With early packet pick-up on December 30 and race day registration starting at 10:30 PM, there’s no reason to miss out on this fantastic event. Join the fun and ring in 2025 with a memorable run that promises to be a highlight of your New Year's celebrations!
Organiser's Description
MIDNIGHT SPECIAL 5K
A 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, 2024 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.
Guaranteed Hoodie deadline is December 12, 2024. 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 Monday Dec 30th 3 pm - 5:45 pm 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.
Join us 12 hours later Jan. 1, 2025 - 11:45 am for The Hangover Classic at Movclova Community Center.
PATRON SAINT'S BREWERY. 4730 W. BANCROFT ST. TOLEDO, OHIO 43615
A 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, 2024 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.
Guaranteed Hoodie deadline is December 12, 2024. 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 Monday Dec 30th 3 pm - 5:45 pm 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.
Join us 12 hours later Jan. 1, 2025 - 11:45 am for The Hangover Classic at Movclova Community Center.
PATRON SAINT'S BREWERY. 4730 W. BANCROFT ST. TOLEDO, OHIO 43615
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Hoodie - Unisex
Tue 31st December 2024 (11:45PM EST)
$48.70
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Virtual 5K (Includes Shipping)
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
$59.30
Run the 5K your way in the location of your choice. You have until Jan. 14, 2025 to submit your results, if you like. Virtual participants will not be eligible for any awards. Shipping is included in race cost.
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