Midnight Madness Run

The 36th Annual Midnight Madness Run is a unique running event held at Kiwanis Park Soccer Field Cross Country Course in Tempe, Arizona. This celebration marks the end of 2025 and the start of 2026 with two 5K races: the final 5K of 2025 on December 31st and the first 5K of 2026 shortly after midnight on January 1st. Participants enjoy a festive atmosphere featuring a New Year's celebration with a sparkling cider toast between races.

The event offers chip timing, age group awards, custom finisher medals that connect for double runners, and a tech long sleeve hooded shirt. It also welcomes virtual runners and is pet-friendly. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.