Out With the Old - In With the New

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

Wednesday- Dec. 31, 2025       OUT WITH THE OLD - DAY 1 unique finisher medal
Thursday - Jan. 1, 2026    IN WITH THE NEW - DAY 2 unique finisher medal 

 
                                              BOTH DAYS  - DAY 1 + DAY 2 unique finisher medals will fit together

EARLY PACKET PICK-UP TBD

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

WHAT IS "CUPLESS RACING"? - This race will be an opt in "Cupless Racing" which means if you carry your own personal hydration system you can get refills at the aid station.  If you don't carry your own personal hydration system you can use the provided single use cups.  If you would like to lessen the environmental impact of this event you can opt in to cupless racing by purchasing and using the reusable Hydrapak cup at this race as well as other events and your own training, hiking, concert going etc.  Hydrapak cups can be purchased during the registration process for $4.00 each.

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.