GOODBYE 5K
Wed, Dec 30, 2026
In 46 days
Rochester, MI
500 East Second Street
Typically 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
The Goodbye New Year's Eve series is in it's 12th year and new day- December 30th!
We wanted runners to have more options for racing at years end!
Our goal is to offer a low cost, low frills last chance to gather and run in 2026. 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! 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)- Unique hand made finisher award (different every year) by local artisans
- Pizza, hot cocoa and water
- FAMOUS white elephant prizes for all finishers
- Last in-person chance to run 2026 out of town!!
Feeling adventurous? Run 3 races in 3 days by signing up for Goodbye 26 AND Out With The Old - In With The New 5K
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