Tough Tiger
- Date Sun 17th May 2026
- Time 11:00AM EDT
- Location Barrington, Rhode Island
- Price $34.00
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of family fun at the Tough Tiger event on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Barrington, Bristol! This adventure-based course is designed for kindergarten through 5th-grade students and their families, but welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. Choose between two exhilarating options: a 1.5-mile loop that meanders through charming neighborhood streets and picturesque woods or a shorter adaptive course that ensures accessibility for everyone. Both courses start and finish at the Hampden Meadows School, making it a perfect spot for community gathering and celebration.
The event kicks off with registration opening at 10:15 AM, followed by a sensory-friendly race start at 11:00 AM. Participants can enjoy the thrill of running either course, or even both, with waves starting every 10 minutes. The first 1,000 registrants will receive a performance Tough Tiger T-shirt, and there will be exciting raffle prizes up for grabs, including themed class baskets filled with valuable items. So mark your calendars and join the fun at Tough Tiger for a memorable day of fitness, family, and community spirit!
The event kicks off with registration opening at 10:15 AM, followed by a sensory-friendly race start at 11:00 AM. Participants can enjoy the thrill of running either course, or even both, with waves starting every 10 minutes. The first 1,000 registrants will receive a performance Tough Tiger T-shirt, and there will be exciting raffle prizes up for grabs, including themed class baskets filled with valuable items. So mark your calendars and join the fun at Tough Tiger for a memorable day of fitness, family, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Course
Tough Tiger is an adventure-based course, geared toward kindergarten through 5th grade students and their families; however, people of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. There are two course options: a 1.5 mile loop through the neighborhood streets and nearby woods, and a shorter adaptive course that stays on neighborhood streets and sidewalks, making it more accessible. The shorter course also has more adaptive features to cater to a range of abilities. Both courses start and end at Hampden Meadows School. Participants can choose, on the day, to complete the longer or shorter course (or both). There is no need to indicate a preference when registering. For more information on the two courses, see the course map. If you are not sure which course is most appropriate for you, or someone you know, please contact HMS.
T-Shirts
The first 1,000 registrants will receive a performance Tough Tiger T-shirt. T-shirts will be available on the day of the race.
Raffle
Many themed class baskets with valuable items will be available to win. You wont want to miss this opportunity!
Packet Pick-up
Race Day Registration and Race Material Pick up
@ 297 New Meadow Road, Barrington, RI 02806 (Hampden Meadows School)
Sunday - begins at 10:15am
Additional Information
Electronic timing by Presidential Timing. For your safety, rollerblades and dogs are prohibited from the race course. Headphones are permitted, but strongly discouraged. If you wear headphones, please be courteous to other runners.
Hosted by: The Hampden Meadows Teacher Organization (PTO).
Directions
From I-95 North or South: take Route 195 East to exit 7 (Rt.114, Barrington). Follow 114 until you enter the center of Barrington. Pass Shaw's Plaza on the right and drive through next light over bridge, take a left onto New Meadow Road. The Hampden Meadows School will be on the right.
From Southeastern Mass: take Route 195 West to exit 2/Rt. 136. Follow 136 south into Warren, RI, take a right onto RI-103/Child St, then turn right onto RI-103/RI-114/Main St, it becomes 103/114/County Rd, after the first bridge, drive towards second bridge, but do not cross it, take a right onto New Meadow Road just before bridge. The Hampden Meadows school will be on the right.
Volunteer!
Opportunities for volunteer sign up will be posted through Hampden Meadows PTO page [https://www.ptohms.org]. Contact toughtigervolunteers@gmail.com for additional information.
Start Times / Pricing
10:15 AM - Registration tables open
11:00 AM - Sensory Friendly Race Start
11:30 PM - 1st wave
1:50 PM - Last wave
**Waves will start every 10 mins**
Tiger Cub: Ages 5-12
- Registrations received by May 10th: $25
- May 11th to race day: $30
Tough Tiger: Ages 13+
- Registrations received by May 10th: $30
- May 11th to race day: $35
Tiger Pack - Family (4 people)
- Registrations received by May 10th: $100 (additional family members after 4 are $20 each)
- May 11th to race day: $120
Tough Tiger is an adventure-based course, geared toward kindergarten through 5th grade students and their families; however, people of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. There are two course options: a 1.5 mile loop through the neighborhood streets and nearby woods, and a shorter adaptive course that stays on neighborhood streets and sidewalks, making it more accessible. The shorter course also has more adaptive features to cater to a range of abilities. Both courses start and end at Hampden Meadows School. Participants can choose, on the day, to complete the longer or shorter course (or both). There is no need to indicate a preference when registering. For more information on the two courses, see the course map. If you are not sure which course is most appropriate for you, or someone you know, please contact HMS.
T-Shirts
The first 1,000 registrants will receive a performance Tough Tiger T-shirt. T-shirts will be available on the day of the race.
Raffle
Many themed class baskets with valuable items will be available to win. You wont want to miss this opportunity!
Packet Pick-up
Race Day Registration and Race Material Pick up
@ 297 New Meadow Road, Barrington, RI 02806 (Hampden Meadows School)
Sunday - begins at 10:15am
Additional Information
Electronic timing by Presidential Timing. For your safety, rollerblades and dogs are prohibited from the race course. Headphones are permitted, but strongly discouraged. If you wear headphones, please be courteous to other runners.
Hosted by: The Hampden Meadows Teacher Organization (PTO).
Directions
From I-95 North or South: take Route 195 East to exit 7 (Rt.114, Barrington). Follow 114 until you enter the center of Barrington. Pass Shaw's Plaza on the right and drive through next light over bridge, take a left onto New Meadow Road. The Hampden Meadows School will be on the right.
From Southeastern Mass: take Route 195 West to exit 2/Rt. 136. Follow 136 south into Warren, RI, take a right onto RI-103/Child St, then turn right onto RI-103/RI-114/Main St, it becomes 103/114/County Rd, after the first bridge, drive towards second bridge, but do not cross it, take a right onto New Meadow Road just before bridge. The Hampden Meadows school will be on the right.
Volunteer!
Opportunities for volunteer sign up will be posted through Hampden Meadows PTO page [https://www.ptohms.org]. Contact toughtigervolunteers@gmail.com for additional information.
Start Times / Pricing
10:15 AM - Registration tables open
11:00 AM - Sensory Friendly Race Start
11:30 PM - 1st wave
1:50 PM - Last wave
**Waves will start every 10 mins**
Tiger Cub: Ages 5-12
- Registrations received by May 10th: $25
- May 11th to race day: $30
Tough Tiger: Ages 13+
- Registrations received by May 10th: $30
- May 11th to race day: $35
Tiger Pack - Family (4 people)
- Registrations received by May 10th: $100 (additional family members after 4 are $20 each)
- May 11th to race day: $120
Races
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Tough Tiger
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 17th May 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$34.00
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