The Ames Midnight Madness Road Race, held each July in Ames, Iowa, is a festive nighttime running event that offers competitive 5 km and 10 km races, preceded by a free Kids’ Fun Run around 400 m before the main events.Starting under the stars, the course kicks off in downtown Ames and wraps up with a lively post-race party featuring live music, food, beverages, and age-group awards for all distances.
Race
5 km
Race Date:
18 July, 2025
The Ames Midnight Madness 5K is a nighttime road race held annually in mid-July in downtown Ames, Iowa, with a start time around 8:00 PM. Since 1972, this festive 5 km run has featured chip timing, age-group awards, and a lively post-race celebration with live music, food, and beverages.
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What is the Ames Midnight Madness 5K?
How long is the Ames Midnight Madness 5K?
Where does the Ames Midnight Madness 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Ames Midnight Madness 5K?
How can I prepare for the Ames Midnight Madness 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Ames Midnight Madness 5K?
The Ames Midnight Madness 5K is a nighttime road race held annually in mid-July in downtown Ames, Iowa, with a start time around 8:00 PM. Since 1972, this festive 5 km run has featured chip timing, age-group awards, and a lively post-race celebration with live music, food, and beverages.
The Ames Midnight Madness 5K is 5km long.
The Ames Midnight Madness 5K takes place in Downtown Ames, Ames, Iowa, USA.
Runna classifies the Ames Midnight Madness 5K elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Ames Midnight Madness 5K?
The Ames Midnight Madness 5K is a nighttime road race held annually in mid-July in downtown Ames, Iowa, with a start time around 8:00 PM. Since 1972, this festive 5 km run has featured chip timing, age-group awards, and a lively post-race celebration with live music, food, and beverages.
How long is the Ames Midnight Madness 5K?
The Ames Midnight Madness 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Ames Midnight Madness 5K take place?
The Ames Midnight Madness 5K takes place in Downtown Ames, Ames, Iowa, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Ames Midnight Madness 5K?
Runna classifies the Ames Midnight Madness 5K elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Ames Midnight Madness 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Ames Midnight Madness 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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Sport:
Running
Tags:
Night Run
Kid friendly
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