Midnight Special 5K

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 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.

Events

• 5K Run: $35, 11:45PM EST - 1:00AM EST. Registration Opens July 26, 2025 at 9:00am EDT
• Virtual 5K (includes shipping): $50, 11:45PM EST - 2:00PM EST. Registration Opens August 13, 2025 at 5:27pm EDT

Location: 4730 W Bancroft Street #8 Toledo, OH 43615 US

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.

Other Details: Guaranteed Hoodie deadline is December 12, 2025. 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. 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 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, 2025 at 11:45 pm.