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Twas the Night Before 5K 2026
- Date
- Tuesday, December 1, 2026
- Start time
- 6:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Columbiana, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Nov 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Dec 1, 20266:00 PM | $30$35 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual ParticipantVirtual | 5K | Dec 1, 20266:00 PM | $30$35 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 31, then $35 until Nov 28.
Online registration closes Nov 28, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Ohio ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Ohio runs 35:17, about 11:21 a mile, based on 1,003 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:57 and men in 30:44.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:27 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 6:00 PM. The start sits about 1,150 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
338 E. Park Ave., Columbiana, OH 44408
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2021 results
All results7
finishers
45:19
median (14:35 /mi)
27:50
winning time
71% / 29%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Second Sole Racing) for Twas the Night Before 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Twas the Night Before 5K?
In 2021, the fastest tenth finished in 27:51 or better, the top quarter in 31:15, and half the field in 45:19; the last tenth came in after 49:37.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2021.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 1 the day usually runs from 29°F at dawn to 42°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 20°F and hot years reach 53°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Twas the Night Before 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
How to Enter Park / Start & Finish Area / After Party - Map
Shirt and medal
Commemorative Medals - Previous Years
Race details
- Where
- 338 E. Park Ave., Columbiana, OH 44408Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,150 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 1, 2026), 2025 (Dec 2, 2025), 2024 (Dec 10, 2024), 2023 (Dec 5, 2023), 2022 (Dec 6, 2022), 2021 (Dec 7, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Twas the Night Before 5K?
- Tuesday, December 1, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 28, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Ohio ($30).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2021, 7 runners finished the 5K (6:00pm); the median finish was 45:19 and the winner ran 27:50.
- Where does it start?
- 338 E. Park Ave., Columbiana, OH 44408.
From the organizers
Join the Siembida & Boggs Philanthropic Foundation for the 14th annual "Twas the Night Before 5K" taking place on Tuesday, December 1st, 2026, at Firestone Park in Columbiana. The 5K run/walk will begin at 6:00pm and is chip-timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown. The start and finish line are located near Pavilion #1 which is next to Mirror Lake.
The address for Firestone Park is: 338 E. Park Avenue, Columbiana, Ohio 44408.
The race takes participants through the Joy of Christmas light show which features over 1,000,000 lights!
Registration includes a participant long sleeve shirt, commemorative Rudolph finisher medal and chip-timed custom bib number. An optional limited-edition Santa medal is also available for purchase.