New Year's Eve 5K
Updated
Thursday, December 31, 2026, first start 3:30 PM, in Mentor (5730 Hopkins Rd). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after December 13.
Course and race notes
New Year's Eve 5K - December 31, 2026.
Location: Veteran's Park. Start Time: 3:30 PM. Close out the year in unforgettable fashion at the New Year's Eve 5K - the last race of the year. literally!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, December 31
2026 · in 54 days
Start time
3:30 PM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$30
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sun Dec 13 (in 36 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Dec 31 (in 54 days)
Opened Jun 8, 2026
Race day in Mentor
Weather
39° / 27°F
Typical high and low for December 31, with a 49% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Painesville 4 Nw, OH (3.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:52 AM – 5:03 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
4 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.1 mi away.
Nearest public restroom: 0.1 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
3 within 3 mi7 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Holiday Inn Express
About 7 min drive2.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Residence Inn Cleveland Mentor
About 7 min drive2.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Hampton Inn & Suites Cleveland-Mentor
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Best Western
About 10 min drive3.4 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: Suburban Studios
About 12 min drive4.0 mi from the start
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