Out With the Old - In With the New

The "Out With the Old - In With the New" is a two-day 5K running event held in Rochester, Michigan, at the Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA) Building. Participants can run on December 31st, January 1st, or both days, with unique finisher medals for each day that connect if both races are completed. The mostly flat course features a mix of rail trail and dirt trails through Bloomer Park, with the direction reversed on the second day to offer a fresh experience.

The event includes a famous T-shirt trade on New Year's Eve and post-race waffles and mimosas on New Year's Day. The race supports the Neighborhood House charity and limits participation to 270 runners per day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.