Out With the Old - In With the New
Dec. 31, '26
Jan. 01, '27
Race Location

500 E 2ND ST
Rochester, MI 48307
United States

Events

Out With the Old (Dec 31st only)

In With the New (Jan 1st only)

Both Days OLD/NEW

Details

Out with the Old - In with the New...some new, some old, but you're sure to have fun!

LOCATION:  Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA) Building, 500 E 2nd St, Rochester, MI.  Parking in the RARA lot and the adjacent Clinton River Trail lot.

*Please note that dogs are not allowed inside the building 

Fun run/walk 5K course is a mixture of rail trail and dirt trails through the back of Bloomer Park, mostly flat. This is a 2 day event, with an option to run one day or both!!  Same course but switching directions will give it the feel of a totally different course.  Participant Cap = 270 each day
Thursday- Dec. 31, 2026       OUT WITH THE OLD - DAY 1 unique finisher medalFriday - Jan. 1, 2027             IN WITH THE NEW - DAY 2 unique finisher medal 
                                               BOTH DAYS  - DAY 1 + DAY 2 unique finisher medals will fit together

 

Registration and check-in will begin at 7:45 am inside the RARA building each day
 
Race will begin at 9:30 am on the Clinton River Trail behind the building each day
 

 

Out With The Old 
- WORLD FAMOUS T-SHIRT TRADE:  Participants are encouraged to bring an old race shirt (clean, of course!) and take a  shirt.  Let's recycle those old shirts sitting in the drawer or back of the closet.
- Light finisher snacks and water will be provided  

 

In With The New
- Waffles and mimosas will greet you after the finish!

 

TOP AWARDS FOR DAY 1 AND DAY 2
  • Overall male /female
  • Overall male/female - 0-19
  • Overall male/female - 20-59
  • Overall male/female - 60+
CHARITY PARTNER
NEIGHBOR HOOD HOUSE serves over 3,000 households per year. In the communities we serve, 25% of families are living paycheck to paycheck or worse. We are the only full service human services agency in our area and rely on our neighbors, both individuals and organizations, to help make these numbers possible. We are a commYOUnity of neighbors helping neighbors thrive.