Twas the Night Before 5K
- Date Tue 2nd December 2025
- Time 6:00PM EST
- Location Columbiana, Ohio
- Price $34.63
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to light up your holiday season at the 13th annual "Twas the Night Before 5K" on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, in beautiful Columbiana, Ohio. This festive event kicks off at 6:00 PM at Firestone Park, where participants will run or walk through a breathtaking display of over 1,000,000 lights as part of the Joy of Christmas light show. The 5K is chip-timed by GCXC Racing and is perfect for runners and walkers of all ages.
Participants will start and finish near Pavilion #1, right next to the enchanting Mirror Lake. Registration includes a stylish long sleeve participant shirt, a commemorative finisher medal, and a custom chip-timed bib number. Don't miss out on the fun—online registration closes on Saturday, November 29th at midnight, so be sure to secure your spot early! After the race, enjoy cookies, festive tunes from a DJ, and a family-friendly after party at Birdfish Brewery, where you'll find warm soup to celebrate your achievement. Join us for a night of fun, lights, and holiday cheer!
Participants will start and finish near Pavilion #1, right next to the enchanting Mirror Lake. Registration includes a stylish long sleeve participant shirt, a commemorative finisher medal, and a custom chip-timed bib number. Don't miss out on the fun—online registration closes on Saturday, November 29th at midnight, so be sure to secure your spot early! After the race, enjoy cookies, festive tunes from a DJ, and a family-friendly after party at Birdfish Brewery, where you'll find warm soup to celebrate your achievement. Join us for a night of fun, lights, and holiday cheer!
Organiser's Description
Join the Siembida & Boggs Philanthropic Foundation for the 13th annual "Twas the Night Before 5K" taking place on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, at Firestone Park in Columbiana. The 5K run/walk will begin at 6:00pm and is chip-timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown. The start and finish line are located near Pavilion #1 which is next to Mirror Lake.
The address for Firestone Park is: 338 E. Park Avenue, Columbiana, Ohio 44408.
The race takes participants through the Joy of Christmas light show which features over 1,000,000 lights!
Your registration includes a participant long sleeve shirt, commemorative finisher medal and chip-timed custom bib number.
Online registration for our event will close on Saturday, November 29th at midnight. We will not be accepting any registrations after this date.
All participants will be required to pick up their packets prior to the race. There will be no race day packet pick-up or registration. Packet pick-up dates and locations are:
- Saturday, November 29th from 12pm-4pm. Location: TBD.
- Sunday, November 30th from 12pm-3pm at Birdfish Brewery. The address for Birdfish is: 140 E. Park Avenue, Columbiana, Ohio 44408.
You will choose your packet pick-up location during registration. Your packet will include your commemorative medal, long sleeve participant shirt, and chip-timed custom bib number. REGISTRATION PRICES INCREASE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST.
We also offer a virtual 5K option. You may choose to pick up your packet during the selected time slot or we can mail your packet for $11.
Please note that 5K awards will be presented inside the pavilion next to the finish line shortly after participants finish. Cookies are available for participants inside Pavilion #1, and we will have a DJ playing festive music!
A free after party, including soup for participants, takes place at Birdfish Brewery, which is family-friendly, and is just a short distance from the race!
The address for Firestone Park is: 338 E. Park Avenue, Columbiana, Ohio 44408.
The race takes participants through the Joy of Christmas light show which features over 1,000,000 lights!
Your registration includes a participant long sleeve shirt, commemorative finisher medal and chip-timed custom bib number.
Online registration for our event will close on Saturday, November 29th at midnight. We will not be accepting any registrations after this date.
All participants will be required to pick up their packets prior to the race. There will be no race day packet pick-up or registration. Packet pick-up dates and locations are:
- Saturday, November 29th from 12pm-4pm. Location: TBD.
- Sunday, November 30th from 12pm-3pm at Birdfish Brewery. The address for Birdfish is: 140 E. Park Avenue, Columbiana, Ohio 44408.
You will choose your packet pick-up location during registration. Your packet will include your commemorative medal, long sleeve participant shirt, and chip-timed custom bib number. REGISTRATION PRICES INCREASE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST.
We also offer a virtual 5K option. You may choose to pick up your packet during the selected time slot or we can mail your packet for $11.
Please note that 5K awards will be presented inside the pavilion next to the finish line shortly after participants finish. Cookies are available for participants inside Pavilion #1, and we will have a DJ playing festive music!
A free after party, including soup for participants, takes place at Birdfish Brewery, which is family-friendly, and is just a short distance from the race!
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