Out With the Old - In With the New

🎉 Race Overview

Out with the Old - In with the New...some new, some old, but you're sure to have fun!

📍 Location

• Event Venue: Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA) Building, 500 E 2nd St, Rochester, MI.
• Parking: Available in the RARA lot and the adjacent Clinton River Trail lot.
• Dogs: Please note that dogs are not allowed inside the building.

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Course: Fun run/walk 5K course is a mixture of rail trail and dirt trails through the back of Bloomer Park, mostly flat.
• Duration: This is a 2 day event, with an option to run one day or both!
• Course Variation: Same course but switching directions will give it the feel of a totally different course.
• Participant Cap: 270 each day.

📅 Event Schedule

• 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 Information

• Early Packet Pick-Up: TBD.
• Check-in: Registration and check-in will begin at 7:45 am inside the RARA building each day.
• Race Start: Race will begin at 9:30 am on the Clinton River Trail behind the building each day.

💧 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 into 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

• 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.
• Finisher Snacks: Light finisher snacks and water will be provided.

🥂 In With The New

• Post-Race Treats: Waffles and mimosas will greet you after the finish!

🏆 Top Awards

• Overall Awards: Top male and female for Day 1 and Day 2.
• Age Categories: Male/Female awards for 0-19, 20-59, and 60+.

🤝 Charity Partner

Neighborhood 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.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the race website: Out With the Old - In With the New Race.