Midnight Special
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
About the race
The Midnight Special 5K is a New Year’s Eve running event held at Patron Saints Brewery in Toledo, Ohio. The course is an out-and-back along the University Parks Trail, beginning in the brewery back parking lot and running west toward Wildwood Metropark. The route does not cross any roads; the course is not lit and small ground lights are used only for direction.
There are in-person and virtual options for the 5K / 3.1 miles distance. Entry fees listed by the organizer are $40 for the in-person 5K, $55 for the virtual 5K with shipping included, and $40 for the virtual 5K without shipping. TRRC members receive a $5 discount at checkout. Registration is online only and closes on December 31, 2026.
Awards are given for Overall Male, Overall Female, and Overall Masters Male and Female; there are no age group awards and the non-binary category is not eligible for awards. The first 150 registrants receive a special gift, and the first 150 finishers receive a drinking vessel. Guaranteed hoodies require orders by December 13, 2026; hoodies are unisex sizes small through XX-large.
There are no water stops on the course. Water and snacks will be available at the finish. Early packet pickup and late registration are scheduled at Second Sole, Levis Commons, Perrysburg, and race day packet pickup is available at the brewery. Adult beverages will be available for purchase; ID is required. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
