The UK New Years Eve Midnight Run
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The UK New Years Eve Midnight Run
The event returns to The Quarry Park in Shrewsbury for 2026. It is presented as the UK's only New Years Eve Midnight Run and brings together hundreds of participants to begin the new year with a group run at the strike of twelve.
Runners can choose from the following distances:
- 2.5k
- 5k
- 10k
Timing is handled with professional chip timing. All competitors receive glow sticks and there are special New Years Eve medals. During the event the sound of fireworks and the song "Auld Lang Syne" can be heard across Shrewsbury. The venue is listed as The Quarry Park Shrewsbury, SY1 1JA.
Information available notes early bird and standard ticket options and a separate option to purchase a T shirt. The description focuses on event format, on-course timing, and participant items rather than start or finish times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.