Out With the Old - In With the New
- Date
- December 31, 2026 – January 1, 2027
- Location
- 500 E 2ND ST, Rochester, MI
- Distance
- Out With the Old (Dec 31st only) · In With the New (Jan 1st only) · Both Days OLD/NEW
From the Organizer
Out with the Old - In with the New...some new, some old, but you're sure to have fun!
LOCATION: Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA) Building, 500 E 2nd St, Rochester, MI. Parking in the RARA lot and the adjacent Clinton River Trail lot.
*Please note that dogs are not allowed inside the building
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
Thursday- Dec. 31, 2026 OUT WITH THE OLD - DAY 1 unique finisher medal
Friday - Jan. 1, 2027 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 7:45 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
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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+
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.
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 Out With the Old - In With the New, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Out With the Old - In With the New
- Date
- December 31, 2026 – January 1, 2027
- Location
- 500 E 2ND ST, Rochester, MI
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From Endurance Grid
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Out With the Old - In With the New?
- Out With the Old - In With the New is a running race held in Rochester, Michigan on December 31, 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 Out With the Old - In With the New?
- Thursday, December 31, 2026 in Rochester, Michigan at 500 E 2ND ST, Rochester, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Out With the Old - In With the New?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Out With the Old - In With the New
Dec 31, 2026