Out With the Old - In With the New
- Date Wed 1st January 2025
- Location Rochester, Michigan
- Price $38.60 - $65.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Kick off the New Year with a bang at the Out With the Old - In With the New event, taking place on January 1, 2025, in beautiful Rochester, Oakland! This exciting two-day celebration features a fun run/walk with a scenic 5K course that combines rail trails and dirt paths in the picturesque Bloomer Park. Participants can choose to run on either or both days—December 31, 2024, and January 1, 2025—making it a perfect way to embrace the spirit of new beginnings.
Each day offers a unique finisher medal, and those who join both days will receive medals that fit together for an extra special touch. Registration opens at 7:15 AM daily, with races starting at 9:30 AM. Not only will you enjoy light snacks and refreshing beverages post-race, but you can also indulge in waffles and mimosas on New Year's Day! With a focus on community and sustainability, participants are encouraged to opt for "cupless racing" by bringing their own hydration systems. Plus, don't miss the world-famous t-shirt trade, where you can recycle your old race shirts. Join your neighbors and make a difference while supporting the Neighborhood House charity, which
Each day offers a unique finisher medal, and those who join both days will receive medals that fit together for an extra special touch. Registration opens at 7:15 AM daily, with races starting at 9:30 AM. Not only will you enjoy light snacks and refreshing beverages post-race, but you can also indulge in waffles and mimosas on New Year's Day! With a focus on community and sustainability, participants are encouraged to opt for "cupless racing" by bringing their own hydration systems. Plus, don't miss the world-famous t-shirt trade, where you can recycle your old race shirts. Join your neighbors and make a difference while supporting the Neighborhood House charity, which
Organiser's Description
_OUT WITH THE OLD - IN WITH THE NEW...SOME NEW, SOME OLD, BUT YOU'RE SURE TO HAVE FUN!_
NEW LOCATION: ROCHESTER AVON RECREATION AUTHORITY (RARA) BUILDING, 500 E 2ND ST, ROCHESTER, MI
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
TUESDAY- DEC. 31, 2024 OUT WITH THE OLD - DAY 1 UNIQUE FINISHER MEDAL
WEDNESDAY - JAN. 1, 2025 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 7:15 AM INSIDE THE RARA BUILDING EACH DAY
RACE WILL BEGIN AT 9:30 AM ON THE CLINTON RIVER TRAIL BEHIND THE BUILDING EACH DAY
WHAT IS "CUPLESS RACING"? - THIS RACE WILL BE AN OPT IN "CUPLESS RACING" WHICH MEANS IF YOU CARRY YOUR OWN PERSONAL HYDRATION SYSTEM YOU CAN GET REFILLS AT THE AID STATION. IF YOU DON'T CARRY YOUR OWN PERSONAL HYDRATION SYSTEM YOU CAN USE THE PROVIDED SINGLE USE CUPS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO LESSEN THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THIS EVENT YOU CAN OPT IN TO CUPLESS RACING BY PURCHASING AND USING THE REUSABLE HYDRAPAK CUP AT THIS RACE AS WELL AS OTHER EVENTS AND YOUR OWN TRAINING, HIKING, CONCERT GOING ETC. HYDRAPAK CUPS CAN BE PURCHASED DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR $4.00 EACH.
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
*
OVERALL MALE/FEMALE - 0-19
*
OVERALL MALE/FEMALE - 20-59
*
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.
NEW LOCATION: ROCHESTER AVON RECREATION AUTHORITY (RARA) BUILDING, 500 E 2ND ST, ROCHESTER, MI
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
TUESDAY- DEC. 31, 2024 OUT WITH THE OLD - DAY 1 UNIQUE FINISHER MEDAL
WEDNESDAY - JAN. 1, 2025 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 7:15 AM INSIDE THE RARA BUILDING EACH DAY
RACE WILL BEGIN AT 9:30 AM ON THE CLINTON RIVER TRAIL BEHIND THE BUILDING EACH DAY
WHAT IS "CUPLESS RACING"? - THIS RACE WILL BE AN OPT IN "CUPLESS RACING" WHICH MEANS IF YOU CARRY YOUR OWN PERSONAL HYDRATION SYSTEM YOU CAN GET REFILLS AT THE AID STATION. IF YOU DON'T CARRY YOUR OWN PERSONAL HYDRATION SYSTEM YOU CAN USE THE PROVIDED SINGLE USE CUPS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO LESSEN THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THIS EVENT YOU CAN OPT IN TO CUPLESS RACING BY PURCHASING AND USING THE REUSABLE HYDRAPAK CUP AT THIS RACE AS WELL AS OTHER EVENTS AND YOUR OWN TRAINING, HIKING, CONCERT GOING ETC. HYDRAPAK CUPS CAN BE PURCHASED DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR $4.00 EACH.
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
*
OVERALL MALE/FEMALE - 0-19
*
OVERALL MALE/FEMALE - 20-59
*
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.
Races
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Out With the Old (Dec 31st Only)
Incl. $3.60 Fee
Tue 31st December 2024 (9:30AM EST)
$38.60
--No Refunds or Transfers-- -
In With the New (Jan 1st Only)
Incl. $3.60 Fee
Wed 1st January 2025 (9:30AM EST)
$38.60
--No Refunds or Transfers-- -
Both Days OLD/NEW
Incl. $5.10 Fee
Tue 31st December 2024 (9:30AM EST)
$65.10
--No Refunds or Transfers-- BOTH DAY PARTICIPANTS Should bring bib each day.
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