Twas the Night Before 5K
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Event details
Twas the Night Before 5K takes place on December 2, 2025, at Firestone Park, 338 E. Park Ave., Columbiana, Ohio 44408. The event is organized by the Siembida & Boggs Philanthropic Foundation and includes these options:
- 5K Run/Walk
- Virtual Participant
The in-person 5K is chip-timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown. The start and finish are located near Pavilion #1 next to Mirror Lake. The course goes through the Joy of Christmas light show, which features over 1,000,000 lights. Registration includes a long sleeve participant shirt, a commemorative finisher medal, and a chip-timed custom bib number. Virtual participants may pick up their packet or request mailing for an $11 fee.
Registration, packet pick-up and race logistics
Base registration is listed at $30. Registration prices increase on November 1, and online registration closes on Saturday, November 29 at midnight; no registrations will be accepted after that date. All participants must pick up their race packets before the event; there is no race day packet pick-up or on-site registration.
Packet pick-up dates and locations:
- Saturday, November 29, 12pm-3pm at Fleet Feet Boardman, 1449 Boardman-Canfield Road #250, Youngstown, Ohio 44512
- Sunday, November 30, 12pm-3pm at Birdfish Brewery, 140 E. Park Avenue, Columbiana, Ohio 44408
Awards will be presented inside the pavilion next to the finish area. Cookies will be available inside Pavilion #1, and a DJ will provide music. A free after party with soup for participants takes place at Birdfish Brewery. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.