Annual Midnight Madness Run

About the Event

35th Annual Midnight Madness Run

Looking to get one last run in before we say goodbye to 2024?

Want to be able to say you did Phoenix's first 5K of 2025?

StartLine Racing is honored to continue a Phoenix area tradition by hosting the 35th Annual Midnight Madness run as we celebrate the end of 2024 and the start of a new race year!

This year's event will feature the final 5K race of 2024 on December 31st at 10:30pm and the first 5K race of 2025 with a run on January 1st at 12:10am with a New Year's Celebration and Sparkling Cider toast in between.

This event is limited to 800 participants.

- Custom Event Finisher's Medal. For those running in both events you will receive 2 separate medals that connect to form one large medal.
- New for 2024! Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech Long Sleeve Hooded Shirt. Option to select 'No Shirt' and receive $5 off your registration.
- Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups (Race day participants only). Our age groups are the following:
    -- 8 & Under, 9 & 10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over
- Sparkling Cider Toast at Midnight
- Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Snack" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)
- Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google)
- Owned by StartLine Racing to maximize your experience!
- Please note any race related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those that do not attend.

Race Day Information
- Race day registration opens at 9pm. Cost on race day will be the following:
    -- Double Down - $60
    -- Final of 2024/First of 2025 - $50
- We accept cash, and credit cards on race day (checks are no longer accepted)
- Leashed Pet friendly!
- There are no refunds due to inclement weather.
- Due to the common start/finish line, there will be no bag check for this event.
- This event is limited to 800 participants.
- Race Day Check In will be available beginning at 9:00pm.

Event Schedule:
Mon, December 30, 2024 3:00 PM - Packet Pick-up at Road Runner Sports in Tempe 3-6pm
9:00 PM - Race Day Packet Pick-up and Registration Opens
10:30 PM - Final 5K Begins
11:30 PM - Final 5K Award Ceremony Begins (approx)
12:05 AM - Race day packet pickup and registration closes
12:10 AM - First 5K Begins
1:05 AM - First 5K Award Ceremony Begins (approx)

Location: Kiwanis Park Soccer Field Cross Country Course

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