31Dec
2.5k
Running
- Distance
- 2.5K
- Start time
- 23:45
- Entry fee
- £15.00
The UK New Years Eve Midnight Run
Shrewsbury,
West Midlands,
United Kingdom
53 days left
www.letsdothis.com
Date
31 Dec, 2026
Races
3 distances
Entry fee
£15.00 – £20.00
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Website
Official website
The UK New Years Eve Midnight Run
About the event
Dive into the festive spirit of Shrewsbury on December 31, 2026, by participating in the Midnight Run. As midnight approaches and the clock strikes twelve, thousands gather to embark on this exhilarating journey through the historic streets of Shrewsbury. The race offers a unique blend of camaraderie and competition as runners from all walks of life come together under the starlit sky. With every step, you'll be surrounded by enthusiastic cheers and the vibrant energy that only an end-of-year celebration can bring. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply enjoying the moment, this race is an unforgettable way to ring in the New Year with running buddies and new friends alike.
Shrewsbury's Midnight Run promises not just a run but a memorable experience filled with joy and anticipation for what lies ahead in 2026.
Shrewsbury's Midnight Run promises not just a run but a memorable experience filled with joy and anticipation for what lies ahead in 2026.
Races offered
31Dec
10k
Running
- Distance
- 10K
- Start time
- 23:55
- Entry fee
- £20.00
31Dec
5k
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 23:55
- Entry fee
- £15.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for December in Shrewsbury.
Temperature4.7° / 8.9°
Feels like-0.1° / 4.5°
Sunshine hours2h 45m
Rainfall3.5 mm
Snowfall0.1 cm
Wind18.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity86.9%
Max UV indexLow (1.4)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:14
Sunset15:57
About Shrewsbury
Learn more about the host city, Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury is a market town and civil parish in Shropshire, England. It is sited on the River Severn, 33 miles (53 km) northwest of Wolverhampton, 15 miles (24 km) west of Telford, 31 miles (50 km) southeast of Wrexham and 53 miles (85 km) north of Hereford. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 76,782. It is the county town of the ceremonial county of Shropshire.
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