GOODBYE26
- Date
- December 30, 2026
- Distance
- 5K RUN/WALK
From the Organizer
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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
33°
Typical Low
21°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pontiac Wwtp, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rochester, MI
Population
76,086
as of 2023
Elevation
804 ft
Nearest Airport
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at GOODBYE26, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
More Running races near Rochester, MI
Stevenson Cheerleading 5K Run/Walk
5K
6 miles away
Woodhouse 5K for New Day
5K
Less than a mile away
URBAN TRAIL SERIES
Less than a mile away
Sacred Hearts 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
5K
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the GOODBYE26?
- GOODBYE26 is a running race held in Rochester, Michigan on December 30, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the GOODBYE26?
- Wednesday, December 30, 2026 in Rochester, Michigan at 500 East Second Street, Rochester, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the GOODBYE26?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
GOODBYE26
Dec 30, 2026