Midnight Special
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Event details
The Midnight Special 5K is scheduled for December 31, 2025 into January 1, 2026 in Toledo, Ohio. The event offers an in-person 5K and a Virtual 5K option that includes shipping. In-person registration is listed at $40 and the virtual option at $55; members of the Toledo Roadrunners Club receive a $5 discount. A $5 price increase is noted effective December 23, 2025. Registration is online only and closes December 31, 2025. Guaranteed hoodies are available with a deadline of December 12, 2025. The race uses chip timing. Awards are given to Overall Male, Overall Female, Overall Masters Male and Female; there are no age-group awards. The first 160 registrants will receive a TRRC headlamp and the first 150 finishers will receive a pint glass. Raffle items will be available after the race.
Course and logistics
The start and finish are at Patron Saints Brewery, 4730 W Bancroft St, Toledo, OH 43615. The course is an out-and-back on the University Parks Trail, running west toward Wildwood Metropark. The route does not cross any roads; participants should be aware of vehicles in the brewery parking lot. The trail is not lit and only small ground lights will mark direction, so participants are asked to wear lights. There are no water stops on course; water and snacks will be provided at the finish. Adult beverages will be available for purchase at Patron Saints with ID; root beer is available for those under 21. Early packet pickup and late registration occur on December 30 at Second Sole, Levis Commons, Perrysburg. A related event, The Hangover Classic, is scheduled for January 1, 2026 at the Monclova Community Center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.