As of 11:00am on December 29th all medals for the 2018 Midnight Madness Event are sold out. If you would still like to register for the event we have created a "No Medal" registration option for the event. To register with the No Medal option please see the registration categories below.
PLEASE NOTE - this event will take place regardless of rain, snow, sleet or moonlight!
Looking to get one last run in before we say goodbye to 2018? Want to be able to say you did Phoenix's first 5K of 2019?
StartLine Racing is honored to continue a true Phoenix tradition by hosting the 29th Annual Midnight Madness run as we celebrate the end of 2018 and the start of a new race year!
Join us as we say goodbye to Father Time and welcome Baby New Year!
This year's event will feature the final race of 2018 on December 31st at 10:30pm and the first race of 2019 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.
Registration fees
Virtual Run Closed
Packets will be mailed out in 4-6 weeks
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$35.00Apr 23 - Dec 31
No Medal Double Down!! - Final 5K and First 5K Closed
PULLOVER ONLY - NO MEDAL
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$40.00Apr 23 - Dec 31
No Medal - Final 5K of 2018 Closed
PULLOVER ONLY - NO MEDAL
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$40.00Apr 23 - Dec 31
Double Down!! - Final 5K and First 5K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$35.00Apr 23 – Jun 30
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$40.00Jul 1 – Aug 31
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$45.00Sep 1 – Nov 30
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$50.00Dec 1 – Dec 31
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ClosedDec 31 – Dec 31
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Final 5K of 2018 Closed
Online registration closed-
Race Starts at 10:30pm
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$30.00Apr 23 – Jun 30
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$35.00Jul 1 – Aug 31
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$40.00Sep 1 – Nov 30
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$45.00Dec 1 – Dec 31
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ClosedDec 31 – Dec 31
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First 5K of 2019 Closed
Online registration closed-
Race Starts at 12:10am
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$30.00Apr 23 – Jun 30
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$35.00Jul 1 – Aug 31
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$40.00Sep 1 – Nov 30
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$45.00Dec 1 – Dec 31
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ClosedDec 31 – Dec 31
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Thank you to our Sponsor!
Mail-in Registration Form
To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing.
Virtual Registration
Of course we would love for you to run the 29th Annual Midnight Madness event with us locally but we understand plans change. So, if you can't join us on race day and still want to run, get BOTH medals and the long sleeve jacket then you still can! Here is a way for you to take part in this annual event no matter where you are! And of course all prices include shipping! Please note that all items will be shipped after the completion of the event on January 1st. For those registering after December 28th, you will receive your packet in 4-6 weeks. Prior to the event all virtual participants will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your time.
Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at info@startlineracing.com
What You Get!
Custom Event Finisher's Medal.
Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech LONG SLEEVE Lime Green Pullover
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 Brunch" (bagels, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)
Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google
Course set/marked by StartLine Racing to maximize your experience!
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Race Day Information
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.
5K Course Map
Packet Pick-Up Opportunities
You will have two opportunities to pick-up your race packet (bib, chip, event swag, etc):
Sunday, December 30th from 2:00 - 5:00pm at Road Runner Sports - Phoenix
- Road Runner Sports is located at 7077 E Mayo Blvd, Suite 150, Phoenix, AZ 85054 (map)
- Road Runner Sports is located at 7077 E Mayo Blvd, Suite 150, Phoenix, AZ 85054 (map)
- Monday, December 31st starting at 9:00pm at Rose Mofford Sports Complex (event site)
Event schedule
- Sun, December 30, 2018 2:00 PM - Packet Pick-up at Road Runner Sports in Phoenix 2-5pm
- Mon, December 31, 2018 9:00 PM - Race Day Packet Pick-up and Registration Opens
- Mon, December 31, 2018 10:30 PM - Final 5K Begins
- Mon, December 31, 2018 11:30 PM - Final 5K Award Ceremony Begins (approx)
- Tue, January 1, 2019 12:10 AM - First 5K Begins
- Tue, January 1, 2019 1:05 AM - First 5K Award Ceremony Begins (approx)
Contact information
- Event contact
- StartLine Racing
- info@startlineracing.com
- Phone
- +1 480-912-7878
- Website
- Visit website
