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.