Logo

Goodbye25

Rochester, United States • 31 Dec 2025

Event overview

GOODBYE25 is a 5K run/walk held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in downtown Rochester, Michigan. The event is part of the Goodbye New Year’s Eve series and is in its 11th year. The race uses an out-and-back route on the Clinton River Trail and is based at the RARA building at 500 East Second Street, Rochester, MI 48307.

Race details

Registration is listed at $25, with the price scheduled to increase after December 29, 2025. The RARA building provides indoor space for warming up and restroom use. The event includes handmade finisher awards created by local artisans, white elephant prizes for all finishers, a cookie decorating table, and post-race food items such as pizza, hot cocoa and water. Packet pick-up is available on race day at the RARA building. Organizers note that traction devices like Yaktraks are recommended if the course is snowy or icy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Michigan Rochester

Race information

Registration
5 km
5k Run/walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Turkey Trail Trot & the Leftovers Race

Shelby Township - 5 mi from Rochester

Enjoy back to back trail racing at Stony Creek Metropark on Nov 27 and 28 with distances from 2 mile to half marathon and a two day bundle that earns two connecting medals. Expect leaf strewn dirt trails, hills and festive post race swag.

Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon

Commerce Charter Township - 19 mi from Rochester

Celebrate Black Toenail Friday with scenic late November trail runs at Proud Lake, offering a Half Marathon and 7.5 Mile on well marked wooded trails. Enjoy chip timing, a tech shirt and finisher medal.

Bad Santa Trail Run

Leonard - 13 mi from Rochester

Come run the Bad Santa Trail 5K at Addison Oaks on Sunday December 21 for a festive winter trail experience on dirt and blacktop with rolling hills. Kids fun run, age group awards, and postrace cocoa, cookies and a fire pit.

Ode in the Snow 8 Hours

Holly - 26 mi from Rochester

...

Run a rugged loop trail race in Holly, MI on January 17, 2026 with on site 8 hour ultra, 10k, 5k and a 4.17 mile loop plus a virtual 8 hour option. Expect technical single track, serious climbing and finishers prizes.

Hootie Hoo 8k Trail

Shelby Township - 5 mi from Rochester

HOOTIE HOO 8K Trail & 5K Paved takes place at River Bends Park in Shelby Township, Michigan, offering two distances on two terrains: an 8K trail run and a 5K paved run/walk. The atmosphere is welcoming and spring-forward, inviting participa..

Crooked Lake Trail Run

Village of Clarkston - 15 mi from Rochester

Run scenic trails at Independence Oaks County Park around Crooked Lake with options for 2.3 mile, 5K and 10K routes. Enjoy chip timing, a performance shirt, finisher medal and post race refreshments for a fun day outdoors.