Great New Year's Eve Race 5K
Updated
Thursday, December 31, 2026, first start 4:00 PM, in Stow (3227 East Graham Rd). Distances: 5K. Entry from $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after December 6.
Course and race notes
This is a great 5K to bring in the new year and spend time with your family!
The course is a simple out and back that runs through some of Stow's neighborhoods. INDOORS before and after the race. Great Finisher Medal! Custom Long Sleeve Hooded Shirts to first 700 registered runners!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, December 31
2026 · in 54 days
Start time
4:00 PM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sun Dec 6 (in 29 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Dec 31 (in 54 days)
Opened Jun 16, 2026
Race day in Stow
Weather
35° / 21°F
Typical high and low for December 31.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Stow 4 Se, OH (3.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:50 AM – 5:05 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
31 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Burger King quick bite0.3 mi
- StowNut Donut & Diner cafe0.4 mi
- Dunkin' quick bite0.4 mi
- Jersey Mike's Subs quick bite0.4 mi
6 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.2 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Dec 30
Where to stay
1 within 3 mi11 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Kent State Hotel and Conference Center
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Economy Inn
About 12 min drive4.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Hampton Inn Stow
About 13 min drive4.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Courtyard by Marriott Akron Stow
About 13 min drive4.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Home2 Suites by Hilton Stow Akron
About 13 min drive4.4 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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