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
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
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Overall male /female
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Overall male/female – 0-19
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Overall male/female – 20-59
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Overall male/female – 60+