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! Join runners and walkers as we celebrate the final hours of the year with a festive New Year's Eve atmosphere filled with countdown clocks, party music, and plenty of excitement. Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply looking for a fun way to finish the year, this race is the perfect way to cross the final finish line of the calendar year.
As the countdown begins, participants will race toward the finish while celebrating the memories, milestones, and miles that made the year special.
- Registration includes a finisher medal and T-Shirt.
- Early packet pick-up takes place at Second Sole on Wednesday, December 30th from 11:00am - 4:00pm.
- Race day packet pick-up will be at Veteran's Park starting at 2:15 pm - 3:25 pm
- The 5K Run/Walk will begin at 3:30 pm.
Dec 31, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
15:30
$20.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Mentor.
Learn more about the host city, Mentor.
Mentor is a city located in Lake County, Ohio, United States. It is situated on the south shore of Lake Erie. A suburb northeast of Cleveland, Ohio, it is part of the Greater Cleveland metropolitan area. Its population during the 2020 census was 47,450. Mentor is the most populous city in Lake County, Ohio.
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