Out With the Old - In With the New
About this race
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+
Join fellow runners on January 1, 2023 for the Out With the Old - In With the New. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Rochester.
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Running
In With the New (January 1st only)
--No Refunds or Transfers-- LOCATION: Riverbends Park Address: 5700 22 mile Rd. Shelby Twp., MI 48317 USE 22MILE RD. ENTRANCE ONLY ! Ryan rd entrance will NOT take you to start/finish. START/FINISH: Hickory Grove Pavilion . First pavilion on left. COURSE: Fun Run – Mixture of dirt and black top trails, wide and single track. Dirt trails will have some roots and rocks but not real technical. Nothing crazy and mostly flat 🙂 **Course subject to change, depending on trail conditions. PARK FEE: FREE 🙂 PACKET PICK UP: – Race Day Only 8:00am - 9:20am *** NOTE: Both Day Participants… you will need to pick up your bib each morning.***
Out With the Old (Dec 31st only)
--No Refunds or Transfers-- LOCATION: Riverbends Park Address: 5700 22 mile Rd. Shelby Twp., MI 48317 USE 22MILE RD. ENTRANCE ONLY ! Ryan rd entrance will NOT take you to start/finish. START/FINISH: Hickory Grove Pavilion . First pavilion on left. COURSE: Fun Run – Mixture of dirt and black top trails, wide and single track. Dirt trails will have some roots and rocks but not real technical. Nothing crazy and mostly flat 🙂 **Course subject to change, depending on trail conditions. PARK FEE: FREE 🙂 PACKET PICK UP: – Race Day Only 8:00am - 9:20am *** NOTE: Both Day Participants… you will need to pick up your bib each morning.***
Both Days OLD/NEW
--No Refunds or Transfers-- LOCATION: Riverbends Park Address: 5700 22 mile Rd. Shelby Twp., MI 48317 USE 22MILE RD. ENTRANCE ONLY ! Ryan rd entrance will NOT take you to start/finish. START/FINISH: Hickory Grove Pavilion . First pavilion on left. COURSE: Fun Run – Mixture of dirt and black top trails, wide and single track. Dirt trails will have some roots and rocks but not real technical. Nothing crazy and mostly flat 🙂 **Course subject to change, depending on trail conditions. PARK FEE: FREE 🙂 PACKET PICK UP: – Race Day Only 8:00am - 9:20am *** NOTE: Both Day Participants… you will need to pick up your bib each morning.***
Weather Overview
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About Rochester
Out With the Old - In With the New takes place in Rochester, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.
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