Annual Hangover Classic 5 Miler
- Date Thu 1st January 2026
- Time 10:30AM EST
- Location Bristol, Rhode Island
- Price $29.50 - $34.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Annual Hangover Classic 5 Miler on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in the picturesque town of Bristol, Rhode Island! This marks the 40th annual edition of this classic style road race, providing participants with a stunning course that weaves through the scenic Colt State Park and along beautiful Poppasquash Road. Kick off the new year with a fun-filled day of running and celebration, as the race starts at 10:30 AM near the bike path intersection on Poppasquash and finishes at Sip n Dip.
After crossing the finish line, enjoy the official post-race party at The Guild on Water Street, where each race bib grants one free pint to participants of legal drinking age, available from noon to 5 PM on race day. With unique trophies awarded to the top finishers in various categories, including Junior, Open, and Senior divisions, there's plenty of incentive to bring your best! Don't forget, the first 250 participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Whether you’re running in person or taking part in the virtual challenge, this event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports the Girls Cross Country Team at Mt. Hope High School. Sign up now
After crossing the finish line, enjoy the official post-race party at The Guild on Water Street, where each race bib grants one free pint to participants of legal drinking age, available from noon to 5 PM on race day. With unique trophies awarded to the top finishers in various categories, including Junior, Open, and Senior divisions, there's plenty of incentive to bring your best! Don't forget, the first 250 participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Whether you’re running in person or taking part in the virtual challenge, this event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports the Girls Cross Country Team at Mt. Hope High School. Sign up now
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 40th annual classic style road race and start the year off right! Enjoy picturesque Bristol RI with a stunning course through Colt State Park and beautiful Poppasquash Rd.
JOIN US FOR A BIT OF THE "HAIR OF THE DOG" AT THE OFFICIAL POST RACE PARTY AT THE GUILD ON WATER ST [https://www.facebook.com/theguildwarren/] IN WARREN. EVERY RACE BIB WILL HAVE A TEAR OFF FOR ONE FREE PINT (LEGAL DRINKING AGE ONLY), VALID FROM NOON TO 5P ON RACE DAY ONLY.
* One of a kind trophies to the Top 2 Men and Top 2 Women Overall as well as the first male and female in each category: Junior (18 and under), Open (19-29), Sub Master (30-39), Master (40-49), Senior (50-59), Veteran (60-69) and Grand Veteran (70+)
* T-shirts to the first 250 applicants.
* Bib pick up will be at the VFW Hall [https://www.google.com/maps/place/VFW+Post/@41.6791007,-71.2802526,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89e45472568e301b:0x6f252fa19af3484f!8m2!3d41.6791523!4d-71.2780659] at 850 Hope St in Bristol from 9am to 10:15am on race morning.
* The race begins near the intersection of the bike path on Poppasquash at 10:30am, ends on the bike path near Sip n Dip.
* Please park at Guiteras School, on Washington St, or downtown Bristol. Please do not park north of the Poppasquash on Hope St - please obey all posted parking restrictions. Do not park in the Sip and Dip or The Beach House parking lot.
* This is a "cupless" race. Please bring your own hydration and nutrition.
* The course will be open for 1 hr and 15 mins.
* We have added a virtual "CHALLENGE" event - if you can't make it to our in-person event, challenge yourself with our resolution run: how many miles can you run on the first day of the year? Challenge yourself and others with our online progress board.
****THIS RACE BENEFITS THE GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM AT MT HOPE HS.
_Please note - part of the course is on an untreated bike path in Colt State Park. Depending on weather conditions, there may be uneven and slippery conditions, plan accordingly with yaktrax, snowshoes or careful footing. See the course map [https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/aMZRpqZkHH] for the exact route. In the true "old school running" theme - the course is "you-get-what-you-get" and participants should sign up accepting these conditions. _
JOIN US FOR A BIT OF THE "HAIR OF THE DOG" AT THE OFFICIAL POST RACE PARTY AT THE GUILD ON WATER ST [https://www.facebook.com/theguildwarren/] IN WARREN. EVERY RACE BIB WILL HAVE A TEAR OFF FOR ONE FREE PINT (LEGAL DRINKING AGE ONLY), VALID FROM NOON TO 5P ON RACE DAY ONLY.
* One of a kind trophies to the Top 2 Men and Top 2 Women Overall as well as the first male and female in each category: Junior (18 and under), Open (19-29), Sub Master (30-39), Master (40-49), Senior (50-59), Veteran (60-69) and Grand Veteran (70+)
* T-shirts to the first 250 applicants.
* Bib pick up will be at the VFW Hall [https://www.google.com/maps/place/VFW+Post/@41.6791007,-71.2802526,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89e45472568e301b:0x6f252fa19af3484f!8m2!3d41.6791523!4d-71.2780659] at 850 Hope St in Bristol from 9am to 10:15am on race morning.
* The race begins near the intersection of the bike path on Poppasquash at 10:30am, ends on the bike path near Sip n Dip.
* Please park at Guiteras School, on Washington St, or downtown Bristol. Please do not park north of the Poppasquash on Hope St - please obey all posted parking restrictions. Do not park in the Sip and Dip or The Beach House parking lot.
* This is a "cupless" race. Please bring your own hydration and nutrition.
* The course will be open for 1 hr and 15 mins.
* We have added a virtual "CHALLENGE" event - if you can't make it to our in-person event, challenge yourself with our resolution run: how many miles can you run on the first day of the year? Challenge yourself and others with our online progress board.
****THIS RACE BENEFITS THE GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM AT MT HOPE HS.
_Please note - part of the course is on an untreated bike path in Colt State Park. Depending on weather conditions, there may be uneven and slippery conditions, plan accordingly with yaktrax, snowshoes or careful footing. See the course map [https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/aMZRpqZkHH] for the exact route. In the true "old school running" theme - the course is "you-get-what-you-get" and participants should sign up accepting these conditions. _
Races
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5 Mile Race
Incl. $4.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 1st January 2026 (10:30AM EST)
$34.80
This is a road race in the old school tradition - line up on the road, know the course and bring any aid that you may need. No chip timing but you will receive timed and scored results. Parts of the course are on an untreated bike path. Winter weather conditions may result in uneven and slippery surfaces, please plan accordingly. Course is open for 1 hr and 15 mins. -
Virtual Resolution - How Far Will You Go?
Incl. $4.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$29.50
If you can't join us in person but still want to have a goal race to kick off the new year, join us in spirit with our virtual option. The race may be virtual but the commitment is still real. This is a challenge event - how many miles can you run for your resolution!?! Log as many miles as you can on NY's Day and challenge yourself (and others) to kick off the New Year on the right foot! We will donate $5 from each virtual registration directly to the Mt Hope Cross Country Team.
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