GOODBYE 5K
- Date Wed 30th December 2026
- Time 2:30PM EST
- Location Rochester, Michigan
- Price $28.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the annual Goodbye 5K on December 30, 2026, in the charming city of Rochester, Oakland! This exciting event marks the 12th year of the Goodbye New Year's Eve Series and offers an exhilarating opportunity to close out the year with a fun and spirited race. The race will take place on the scenic Clinton River Trail, featuring an out-and-back course that showcases the beauty of the area.
Participants can look forward to a cozy gathering at the RARA Building, located at 500 East Second St in downtown Rochester, where indoor space will be available for warming up and restroom access. The event kicks off at 2:30 PM, with packet pick-up starting at 1:30 PM. Runners will be treated to unique handmade finisher awards crafted by local artisans, along with delicious pizza, hot cocoa, and water to fuel their post-race celebrations. Plus, every finisher will have the chance to win one of the famous white elephant prizes! Don’t miss this last in-person chance to run in 2026 and make unforgettable memories with fellow runners. Join the fun and say goodbye to the year in style!
Participants can look forward to a cozy gathering at the RARA Building, located at 500 East Second St in downtown Rochester, where indoor space will be available for warming up and restroom access. The event kicks off at 2:30 PM, with packet pick-up starting at 1:30 PM. Runners will be treated to unique handmade finisher awards crafted by local artisans, along with delicious pizza, hot cocoa, and water to fuel their post-race celebrations. Plus, every finisher will have the chance to win one of the famous white elephant prizes! Don’t miss this last in-person chance to run in 2026 and make unforgettable memories with fellow runners. Join the fun and say goodbye to the year in style!
Organiser's Description
THE GOODBYE NEW YEAR'S EVE SERIES IS IN IT'S 12TH YEAR AND NEW DAY- DECEMBER 30TH!
We wanted runners to have more options for racing at years end!
OUR GOAL IS TO OFFER A LOW COST, LOW FRILLS LAST CHANCE TO GATHER AND RUN IN 2026. THE EVENT WILL BE LOCATED AT THE RARA BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 EAST SECOND ST IN DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER. INDOOR SPACE TO WARM UP AND USE THE RESTROOM! GOODBYE 26 COURSE- OUT AND BACK RACE ROUTE ON THE CLINTON RIVER TRAIL (IF SNOWY OR ICY CONDITIONS WE RECOMMEND WEARING YAK TRAKS OR SIMILAR TRACTION ON YOUR SHOES)
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UNIQUE HAND MADE FINISHER AWARD (DIFFERENT EVERY YEAR) BY LOCAL ARTISANS
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PIZZA, HOT COCOA AND WATER
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FAMOUS WHITE ELEPHANT PRIZES FOR ALL FINISHERS
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LAST IN-PERSON CHANCE TO RUN 2026 OUT OF TOWN!!
PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING AT 1:30 PM IN THE RARA BUILDING
THE RACE WILL START AT 2:30 PM
FEELING ADVENTUROUS? RUN 3 RACES IN 3 DAYS BY SIGNING UP FOR GOODBYE 26 AND OUT WITH THE OLD - IN WITH THE NEW 5K
We wanted runners to have more options for racing at years end!
OUR GOAL IS TO OFFER A LOW COST, LOW FRILLS LAST CHANCE TO GATHER AND RUN IN 2026. THE EVENT WILL BE LOCATED AT THE RARA BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 EAST SECOND ST IN DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER. INDOOR SPACE TO WARM UP AND USE THE RESTROOM! GOODBYE 26 COURSE- OUT AND BACK RACE ROUTE ON THE CLINTON RIVER TRAIL (IF SNOWY OR ICY CONDITIONS WE RECOMMEND WEARING YAK TRAKS OR SIMILAR TRACTION ON YOUR SHOES)
*
UNIQUE HAND MADE FINISHER AWARD (DIFFERENT EVERY YEAR) BY LOCAL ARTISANS
*
PIZZA, HOT COCOA AND WATER
*
FAMOUS WHITE ELEPHANT PRIZES FOR ALL FINISHERS
*
LAST IN-PERSON CHANCE TO RUN 2026 OUT OF TOWN!!
PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING AT 1:30 PM IN THE RARA BUILDING
THE RACE WILL START AT 2:30 PM
FEELING ADVENTUROUS? RUN 3 RACES IN 3 DAYS BY SIGNING UP FOR GOODBYE 26 AND OUT WITH THE OLD - IN WITH THE NEW 5K
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee
Wed 30th December 2026 (2:30PM EST)
$28.00
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500 East Second Street, Rochester, 48307, MI, United States
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