Goodbye25

Rochester, United States • 31 Dec 2025

GOODBYE25 (Goodbye25 5K) : event overview

GOODBYE25 is a 5K run/walk held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in downtown Rochester, Michigan. The event takes place at the RARA building, 500 East Second Street, Rochester, MI 48307. The course is an out-and-back route along the Clinton River Trail. The event is the 11th year of the Goodbye New Year’s Eve series. The organizer notes indoor space at the RARA building for warming up and restroom use. If conditions are snowy or icy, participants are advised to use traction devices such as Yak Traks.

Registration, inclusions, and logistics

The listed entry price is $25, with a price increase after December 29, 2025. Packet pickup is available at the RARA building. Registration includes a unique hand-made finisher award created by local artisans, a White Elephant prize for every finisher, post-race pizza, hot cocoa, water, and a cookie-decorating table. The event also notes an option to pair this race with the Out With The Old - In With The New 5K to run multiple races across two days. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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