Midnight Special
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Midnight Special 5K
The Midnight Special 5K is the 26th edition of a New Year’s Eve running event held in Toledo, Ohio. The in-person race starts and finishes at Patron Saints Brewery and follows an out-and-back course on the University Parks Trail toward Wildwood Metropark. The route begins in the brewery back parking lot, stays on the trail, and returns the same way. The course does not cross public roads, but participants should be aware of vehicle traffic in the brewery parking area. The course is not lit; small ground lights will mark direction and participants are advised to use personal lights.
Distances
- 5K (3.1 miles) in-person
- 5K virtual option with shipping included
- 5K virtual option without shipping; packet pickup required
The in-person registration fee is $40. Two virtual options are offered, one that includes shipping and one that does not. Online registration closes on December 31, 2026. Early packet pickup is scheduled at Second Sole, Levis Commons, Perrysburg on December 27. Race day packet pickup is available at the event location.
Awards are given to Overall Male, Overall Female, Overall Masters Male, and Overall Masters Female; no age group awards are offered 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. There are no water stations on course; water and snacks will be available at the finish. Adult beverages will be available for purchase at Patron Saints Brewery and ID is required. A guaranteed hoodie deadline is December 13, 2026; hoodies are unisex sizes S through XXLarge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
