Goodbye25

Rochester, United States • 31 Dec 2025

Event details

GOODBYE25 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 31, 2025 in downtown Rochester, Michigan. The event offers a 5K run/walk that uses an out-and-back route on the Clinton River Trail. The venue is the RARA building at 500 East Second Street, which provides indoor space to warm up and restroom facilities. The race is the 11th year of the Goodbye New Year’s Eve series. The listed entry fee is $25, with the price increasing after December 29, 2025. Packet pickup is available at the RARA building. If course conditions are snowy or icy, runners are advised to consider traction devices such as Yak Traks. There is an option to combine this event with the Out With The Old - In With The New 5K to run multiple races across two days.

Amenities and features

Registration includes a unique, hand-made finisher award created by local artisans. All finishers receive a white elephant prize. Post-race offerings include pizza, hot cocoa, and water, plus a cookie decorating table. The course and onsite facilities are described as low-frills and community oriented. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k Run/walk
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