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Wednesday, December 30th, 2026
500 East Second Street, Rochester MI
5K
24–36°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
19–22°F
dry
2024
34–44°F
rain
2023
29–38°F
dry
2022
45–53°F
rain
2021
27–39°F
dry
2020
28–43°F
rain
2019
33–45°F
rain
2018
27–34°F
dry
2017
6–14°F
dry
2016
24–30°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
The Goodbye New Year's Eve series is in its 12th year and new day - December 30th! We wanted runners to have more options for racing at years end!
Event Details
- Location: The event will be located at the RARA building located at 500 East Second St in downtown Rochester. Indoor space to warm up and use the restroom!
- Course: Goodbye 26 course - out and back race route on the Clinton River Trail (if snowy or icy conditions we recommend wearing Yak Traks or similar traction on your shoes)
- Date & Time: The race will start at 2:30 PM
- Packet Pick-up: Available starting at 1:30 PM in the RARA building
Awards and Refreshments
- Finisher Award: Unique hand made finisher award (different every year) by local artisans
- Food & Drinks: Pizza, hot cocoa and water
- Prizes: FAMOUS white elephant prizes for all finishers
- Last Chance: Last in-person chance to run 2026 out of town!!
Additional Information
Feeling adventurous? Run 3 races in 3 days by signing up for Goodbye 26 AND Out With The Old - In With The New 5K.
Registration Link
You can register for the race at Goodbye 5K.
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