Out With the Old - In With the New

🎉 Race Overview

Out with the Old - In with the New...some new, some old, but you're sure to have fun!

📍 Location Details

• New Location: Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA) Building, 500 E 2nd St, Rochester, MI.
• Parking: Available in the RARA lot and the adjacent Clinton River Trail lot.
• Note: Dogs are not allowed inside the building.

🏃‍♂️ Event Information

• Course: Fun run/walk 5K course mixing rail trail and dirt trails through Bloomer Park, mostly flat.
• Duration: This is a 2-day event, with the option to run one day or both.
• Participant Cap: 270 each day.

📅 Race Days

• Day 1: Tuesday - Dec. 31, 2024 - OUT WITH THE OLD - unique finisher medal.
• Day 2: Wednesday - Jan. 1, 2025 - IN WITH THE NEW - unique finisher medal.
• Both Days: Finisher medals will fit together.

🕖 Schedule

• Registration: Check-in begins at 7:15 am inside the RARA building each day.
• Race Start: 9:30 am on the Clinton River Trail behind the building each day.

♻️ 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. To lessen the environmental impact, 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

• Shirt Trade: Participants are encouraged to bring an old race shirt (clean, of course!) and take a shirt. Let's recycle those old shirts.
• Snacks: Light finisher snacks and water will be provided.

🍽️ In With The New

• Treats: Waffles and mimosas will greet you after the finish!

🏆 Awards

• Overall male/female winners.
• Age Group Awards: 0-19, 20-59, 60+ male/female.

❤️ 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.

🔗 More Information

For more details or to register, visit the event page: Out With the Old - In With the New.