Midnight Madness Run

The 36th Annual Midnight Madness Run takes place in Tempe, Arizona, on the Kiwanis Park Soccer Field Cross Country Course. The event features back-to-back 5K races—the Final 5K of 2025 and the First 5K of 2026—forming the Double Down option, plus a Virtual Run. The festive atmosphere includes a New Year’s celebration with a sparkling cider toast between races.

The course is a cross-country loop at Kiwanis Park; the event is chip-timed with real-time results. Pets on leashes are welcome. Packet pickup occurs in Tempe and at Kiwanis Park on race week; age-group awards are offered for in-person participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.