Out With the Old - In With the New In With the New (Jan 1st only)
Wednesday, 1 January 2025· 09:30· Rochester, MI, 48307, US
About this race
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 = 250 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
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 - 0-19
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Overall male/female - 20-59
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Overall male/female - 60+
What to expect
Written from race dataThe "Out With the Old - In With the New" event, held annually on January 1st in Rochester, MI, is a unique way to kick off the new year. While the specific historical details of this particular running event are not provided, races held on New Year's Day often carry a celebratory or symbolic theme, encouraging participants to shed the old year's stresses and embrace the fresh start. As an "Event Type 6," it likely signifies a community-focused or moderately sized race with a friendly atmosphere. Participants can expect a bracing start to their 2025, with typical January conditions in Michigan presenting the possibility of cold temperatures, wind, and potentially snow or ice on the ground. The terrain is generally expected to be road-based, as is common for many organized runs, though specific course details would need further confirmation. The notable feature of this event is its timing: running on New Year's Day itself offers a distinctive and active way to commence the year, often attracting individuals seeking a healthy and invigorating beginning.
The course
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Weather on the day
Wed, 1 Jan 2025Partially cloudy
27.1°C
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