35th Annual Midnight Madness Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

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 true 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 race of 2024 on December 31st at 10:30pm and the first race of 2025 with a run on January 1st at 12:10am with a New Year's Celebration and Sparkling Cider toast in between.

📅 Event Details and Schedule

• Location: 6111 S All America Way, Tempe, AZ.
• Race Dates: December 31, 2024, and January 1, 2025.
• Registration: Opens at 9pm on race day.
• Cost: Double Down - $60, Final of 2024/First of 2025 - $50.

📋 Registration Methods

• Mail-in Registration: To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing.
• Virtual Registration: If you can't join us on race day and still want to run, get BOTH medals and the long sleeve pullover! Virtual registrations are restricted to US addresses only. Contact StartLine Racing at info@startlineracing.com for assistance.
• Packet Pick Up: Two opportunities on December 30 and 31.
• Location of Packet Pickup: Road Runner Sports and Kiwanis Park - South Entrance.

🏅 What You Get!

• Finisher's Medal: Custom Event Finisher's Medal. Participants running in both events will receive 2 medals that fit together.
• Dri-Fit Pullover: Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech LONG SLEEVE Pullover.
• Age Group Awards: Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups (Race day participants only).
• Sparkling Cider Toast: Enjoy a toast at Midnight.

🗓️ Event Schedule

• December 30 3:00 PM - Packet Pick-up at Road Runner Sports.
• December 31 9:00 PM - Race Day Packet Pick-up and Registration Opens.
• December 31 10:30 PM - Final 5K Begins.
• January 1 1:05 AM - First 5K Award Ceremony Begins (approx).

🕖 Race Day Information

• Leashed Pets: Leashed Pet friendly!
• No Refunds: There are no refunds due to inclement weather.
• Participant Limit: This event is limited to 800 participants.
• Check In: Race Day Check In will be available beginning at 9:00pm.

🔗 Links and Resources

• 5K Course Map: 5K Course Map
• Results: Real Time Results and Photos available on our Website or Mobile App.
• Event Website: For more information, visit the event page here.
• StartLine Racing: Owned by StartLine Racing to maximize your experience!