Midnight Madness Run
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37th Annual Midnight Madness Run
The event takes place at Kiwanis Park Soccer Field Cross Country Course in Tempe, Arizona and spans the turn of the year with two separate 5K races on December 31, 2026 and January 1, 2027. Options include a single final 5K for 2026, a single first 5K for 2027, a Double Down option that includes both races, and a virtual entry that includes event swag and shipping.
In-person participants receive a custom finisher medal and a dri-fit long sleeve hooded shirt unless they select the no-shirt option. Runners who register for both races receive two medals that connect to form one larger medal. Race day awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group. Chip timing provides real time results and event photos via the organizer's results service and mobile app.
The event includes a New Year celebration with a sparkling cider toast, pre- and post-race snacks, and course support. Virtual registrations are limited to US addresses and shipped items are sent after the event. Packet pick-up is offered at Road Runner Sports in Tempe on December 30 and at the event site at Kiwanis Park on race day. The course map is available online and the course may be adjusted if conditions are unsafe. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
