Twas the Night Before 5K
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Twas the Night Before 5K
The Siembida & Boggs Philanthropic Foundation presents the 14th annual Twas the Night Before 5K on December 1, 2026 at Firestone Park in Columbiana. The event is based near Pavilion #1 by Mirror Lake; the start and finish lines are located near that pavilion. The physical address is 338 E. Park Avenue, Columbiana, Ohio 44408.
The event includes an in-person 5K run/walk and a virtual 5K option. Chip timing is provided by GCXC Racing - Youngstown. The course runs through the Joy of Christmas light show, which features over 1,000,000 lights.
Registration includes a long sleeve participant shirt, a commemorative Rudolph finisher medal, and a chip-timed custom bib number. A limited-edition Santa medal is available for purchase. Packet pick-up is required prior to the event; there is no race day packet pick-up or on-site registration. Packet pick-up times and locations are Saturday, November 28 from 12pm to 3pm at Fleet Feet Boardman, 1449 Boardman-Canfield Road #250, Youngstown, Ohio 44512, and Sunday, November 29 from 12pm to 3pm at Birdfish Brewery, 140 E. Park Avenue, Columbiana, Ohio 44408. Virtual participants may choose a pick-up slot or request packet mailing for a $13 fee. Registration prices increase on November 1.
Awards are given to the top three overall males and females and to the top three males and females in the following age categories: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & Up. Awards will be presented inside the pavilion near the finish. Cookies and festive music will be available inside Pavilion #1, and a free after party for participants takes place at Birdfish Brewery. Only service dogs in appropriate harnesses are permitted on site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
