# GOODBYE 5K

- **When:** Tue, Dec 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST
- **Where:** 500 East Second Street, Rochester, MI, 48307
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-154711-goodbye-5k

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Rochester/GOODBYE5K?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## 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)

 

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

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-154711-goodbye-5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-154711-goodbye-5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).