Goodbye25
Rochester, United States • 31 Dec 2025
Event
GOODBYE25 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in downtown Rochester, Michigan. The event features a 5K run/walk that follows an out-and-back route along the Clinton River Trail. Organizers note this is the 11th year of the Goodbye New Year’s Eve series and describe the event as a low-cost, low-frills opportunity to run at the end of the year.
Details
The race base is the RARA building at 500 East Second Street, which provides indoor space for warming up and restroom use. Packet pickup is available at the RARA building. The course may be snowy or icy; participants are advised to use traction devices such as Yak Traks if conditions require them.
Registration includes a unique, handmade finisher award created by local artisans, a white elephant prize for all finishers, and post-race food and drink including pizza, hot cocoa, and water. A cookie decorating table is also listed among post-race offerings. The posted entry fee is $25, with a price increase noted after December 29, 2025. The event is presented as a final in-person opportunity to run before the new year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.