Out With the Old - In With the New
When is Out With the Old - In With the New?
Out With the Old - In With the New takes place on Thursday, December 31, 2026 in Rochester, MI.
What distances does Out With the Old - In With the New offer?
Out With the Old - In With the New offers 3 events: Out With the Old (Dec 31st only), In With the New (Jan 1st only), Both Days OLD/NEW.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out With the Old (Dec 31st only) | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
| In With the New (Jan 1st only) | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
| Both Days OLD/NEW | 5.0 km | $50.00 | Register |
How much does Out With the Old - In With the New cost?
Registration for Out With the Old - In With the New starts at $30.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Out With the Old - In With the New held?
Out With the Old - In With the New is held in Rochester, MI at 500 E 2ND ST.
About Out With the Old - In With the New
Out with the Old - In with the New...some new, some old, but you're sure to have fun!
LOCATION: Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA) Building, 500 E 2nd St, Rochester, MI. Parking in the RARA lot and the adjacent Clinton River Trail lot.
*Please note that dogs are not allowed inside the building
Fun run/walk 5K course is a mixture of rail trail and dirt trails through the back of Bloomer Park, mostly flat. This is a 2 day event, with an option to run one day or both!! Same course but switching directions will give it the feel of a totally different course. Participant Cap = 270 each day
Thursday- Dec. 31, 2026 OUT WITH THE OLD - DAY 1 unique finisher medal
Friday - Jan. 1, 2027 IN WITH THE NEW - DAY 2 unique finisher medal
BOTH DAYS - DAY 1 + DAY 2 unique finisher medals will fit together
Registration and check-in will begin at 7:45 am inside the RARA building each day
Race will begin at 9:30 am on the Clinton River Trail behind the building each day
Out With The Old
- WORLD FAMOUS T-SHIRT TRADE: Participants are encouraged to bring an old race shirt (clean, of course!) and take a shirt. Let's recycle those old shirts sitting in the drawer or back of the closet.
- Light finisher snacks and water will be provided
In With The New
- Waffles and mimosas will greet you after the finish!
TOP AWARDS FOR DAY 1 AND DAY 2
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Overall male /female
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Overall male/female - 0-19
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Overall male/female - 20-59
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Overall male/female - 60+
CHARITY PARTNER
NEIGHBOR HOOD HOUSE serves over 3,000 households per year. In the communities we serve, 25% of families are living paycheck to paycheck or worse. We are the only full service human services agency in our area and rely on our neighbors, both individuals and organizations, to help make these numbers possible. We are a commYOUnity of neighbors helping neighbors thrive.
2025 Event Guide
Click the PDF below to view everything you need for NYE's and New Years Day's race day (schedule of events, race location, reminders, and more)
Awards
All finishers will receive a finisher's medal and additional age group awards for both days will be awarded to:
Overall Male /Female
Overall male/female - 0-19
Overall male/female - 20-59
Overall male/female - 60+
Charity Partner
Neighborhood House serves over 3,000 households per year. In the communities we serve, 25% of families are living paycheck to paycheck or worse. We are the only full service human services agency in our area and rely on our neighbors, both individuals and organizations, to help make these numbers possible. We are a commYOUnity of neighbors helping neighbors thrive!
Race day food drive for Neighborhood House: Bring a canned food or boxed food item on race day and you'll be entered into a raffle for a fun prize!
T-Shirt Trade (Out With The Old)
If you're joining us on New Year's Eve for Out With The Old, you have the opportunity to join in on the WORLD FAMOUS T-SHIRT TRADE! Participants are encouraged to bring an old race shirt (clean, of course!) and take a shirt. Let's recycle those old shirts sitting in the drawer or back of the closet.
Two Day Race Schedule + Location
Tuesday, December 31st: Out With the Old 5K
- 7:45am: registration and check-in begins inside the RARA building
- 9:30am: 5K start (on the Clinton River Trail behind the building)
Wednesday, January 1st: In With the New 5K
- 7:45am: registration and check-in begins inside the RARA building
- 9:30am: 5K start (on the Clinton River Trail behind the building)
LOCATION:
Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA) Building, 500 E 2nd St, Rochester, MI
*Please note that dogs are not allowed inside the building
What's Included in Registration?
Out With The Old registration includes:
- Finisher's medal
- Timed 5K
- Opportunity to win overall and age group award
- WORLD FAMOUS T-SHIRT TRADE: Participants are encouraged to bring an old race shirt (clean, of course!) and take a shirt. Let's recycle those old shirts sitting in the drawer or back of the closet.
- Light finisher snacks and water will be provided
In With The New registration includes:
- Finisher's medal
- Timed 5K
- Opportunity to win overall and age group award
- Waffles and mimosas will greet you after the finish!
Charity Partner: NEIGHBOR HOOD HOUSE serves over 3,000 households per year. In the communities we serve, 25% of families are living paycheck to paycheck or worse. We are the only full service human services agency in our area and rely on our neighbors, both individuals and organizations, to help make these numbers possible. We are a commYOUnity of neighbors helping neighbors thrive.