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 medal Friday - 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.
All finishers will receive a finisher's medal and additional age group awards for both days will be awarded to: Overall Male /Female Overall male/female - 0-19 Overall male/female - 20-59 Overall male/female - 60+
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $30.00 | Feb 23 | Sep 30 |
| $35.00 | Oct 1 | Nov 30 | |
| $40.00 | Dec 1 | Dec 30 | |
| $45.00 | Dec 30 | Dec 31 |
Tuesday, December 31st: Out With the Old 5K 7:45am: registration and check-in begins inside the RARA building 9:30am: 5K start (on the Clinton River Trail behind the building) Wednesday, January 1st: In With the New 5K 7:45am: registration and check-in begins inside the RARA building 9:30am: 5K start (on the Clinton River Trail behind the building) LOCATION: Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA) Building, 500 E 2nd St, Rochester, MI *Please note that dogs are not allowed inside the building
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 414 | 40:45 | 19:55 |
| 2024 | 452 | 35:08 | 18:11 |
| 2023 | 401 | 35:30 | 19:46 |
| 2022 | 348 | 35:08 | 21:40 |
| 2019 | 578 | 38:48 | 22:23 |
Interested in this race?
Out With The Old registration includes: Finisher's medal Timed 5K Opportunity to win overall and age group award 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 registration includes: Finisher's medal Timed 5K Opportunity to win overall and age group award Waffles and mimos