Midnight Special
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Midnight Special 5K
The Midnight Special 5K is a New Year’s Eve running event held at Patron Saint's Brewery in Toledo, Ohio, taking place Dec 31, 2026 into Jan 1, 2027. The in-person course is an out-and-back that follows the University Parks Trail toward Wildwood Metropark. The route begins in the back parking lot of Patron Saint's and returns along the same trail. The course does not cross any roads, but participants should be aware of vehicles in the brewery parking lot.
The course is not lit, and runners are asked to wear personal lighting. Small ground lights will be used only for course direction. There are no water stops on the course; water and snacks are available at the finish. Adult beverages will be available for purchase at Patron Saint's with ID required, and homemade root beer will be available for those under 21.
Entry options and fees are: in-person 5K approximately $40, virtual 5K with shipping $55, and virtual 5K without shipping $40 with required packet pickup. TRRC members receive a $5 discount at checkout. Registration is online only and closes Dec 31, 2026 at 11:45 pm.
Awards are given for Overall Male, Overall Female, Overall Masters Male, and Overall Masters Female. There are no age group awards, and non-binary and virtual participants are not eligible for awards. The first 150 registrants receive a special gift and the first 150 finishers receive a drinking vessel. Guaranteed hoodie orders must be placed by Dec 13, 2026; hoodies are unisex sizes S to XXLarge. Early packet pickup and late registration are held at Second Sole, Levis Commons, Perrysburg. Race day packet pickup at the brewery opens and closes before the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
