From the Organizer
This is a great 5K to bring in the new year and spend time with your family!
The course is a simple out and back that runs through some of Stow's neighborhoods.
Custom Long Sleeve Hooded Shirts to first 700 registered runners! Purchase a Grateful Runner Hoodie for $40.
Race proceeds benefit Bulldog Bags and other community programs.
Packet pick-up and day of race registration ONLY at Stow-Munroe Falls High School on December 31st starting at 2:30pm .
Race starts at 4pm.
Awards Ceremony at 5:10pm
Top 3 overall Male and Female
Top 3 overall in age groups: 14U, 15-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74,75-79,80 plus
We hope to see you there!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
35°
Typical Low
21°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stow 4 Se, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Stow, OH
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 29 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Great New Year's Eve Race 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Great New Year's Eve Race 5K
- Date
- December 31, 2026
- Location
- 3227 East Graham Rd, Stow, OH
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 Great New Year's Eve Race 5K?
- 2026 Great New Year's Eve Race 5K is a running race held in Stow, Ohio on December 31, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2026 Great New Year's Eve Race 5K?
- Thursday, December 31, 2026 in Stow, Ohio at 3227 East Graham Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Great New Year's Eve Race 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 Great New Year's Eve Race 5K
Dec 31, 2026