Midnight Special 5K
Midnight Special 5K is a running race on December 31, 2026 – January 1, 2027 in Toledo, OH, with entry fees from $40 to $55.
- Date
- December 31, 2026 – January 1, 2027 (93 days to go)
- Price
- $40–$55
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
MIDNIGHT SPECIAL 5K - 26th addition
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 a 5 minute mile, 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) $55 to run with us Virtually (includes shipping costs) $40 to run with us Virtually (no shipping - must pick up packet at early pickup)
Awards: Overall Male & Overall Female, Overall Masters Male & Female No age group awards. Non-binary category is not eligible for awards.
First 150 who register will receive special gift. First 150 who complete the 5K will receive a drinking vessel.
Guaranteed Hoodie deadline is December 13, 2026. The Hoodie are unisex sizing, small - XXlarge.
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 Sunday Dec 27th 2:00 pm - 4:00 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, 2026 at 11:45 pm.
If you need to make registration arrangements to pay with a check, please contact the race director at ttucker386@gmail.com least 10 days before the race. If you want a hoodie, contact the race director before guaranteed shirt cutoff date, Dec. 13, 2026.
Join us 12 hours later Jan. 1, 2027 - 11:45 am for The Hangover Classic at Monclova Community Center.
Patron Saint's Brewery. 4730 W. Bancroft St. Toledo, Ohio 43615
Events
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
36°
Typical Low
23°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Toledo Express Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
About Toledo, OH
Population
268,461
as of 2023
City Elevation
594 ft
Nearest Airport
TOL
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 38 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Midnight Special 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
93
Days to train
- Race
- Midnight Special 5K
- Date
- December 31, 2026 – January 1, 2027
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Midnight Special 5K
Dec 31, 2026