WCRC New Year's Day Hangover Classic: 5k, 10k, Plunge!
- Date Thu 1st January 2026
- Time 11:30AM EST
- Location Salisbury, Massachusetts
- Price $39.94
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Kick off your New Year with a bang at the exciting WCRC New Year's Day Hangover Classic, taking place on January 1, 2026, at the stunning Salisbury Beach in Essex. This exhilarating event features both 10K and 5K road races that start and finish at the same point, allowing runners to experience a thrilling race atmosphere. The courses are flat and fast, making them perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers.
After crossing the finish line, participants can celebrate their achievements with a refreshing plunge into the ocean—a unique way to welcome the New Year! Join in the fun at the post-race party, complete with music and refreshments. While January weather can be unpredictable, the race will proceed as long as the roads remain safe, ensuring an adventure for all. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to start your year with fitness and community spirit!
After crossing the finish line, participants can celebrate their achievements with a refreshing plunge into the ocean—a unique way to welcome the New Year! Join in the fun at the post-race party, complete with music and refreshments. While January weather can be unpredictable, the race will proceed as long as the roads remain safe, ensuring an adventure for all. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to start your year with fitness and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
The WCRC Hangover Classic features both 10K and 5K road races. Both races start simultaneously from the same line and both finish on the same line (with start and finish chip timing). Both courses are flat and fast entirely on beachfront roads (no beach running). Given the scenic beachfront location, many participants choose to take a post-race ocean plunge to kick off the New Year. Post-Race Party with music, beer, or and plenty of fun at a location TBD!
The weather is unpredictable in January, its part of the adventure, but the race will be held regardless of the weather unless the roads are closed by the police (has never happened in the 44-year history of the race). Race entry fees are non-refundable. For more information, email [email protected]
About the WCRC:
The Winners Circle Running Clubs New Years Day Hangover Classic 10K and 5K Road Races will be run on January 1, 2026, at 11:30 am at Salisbury Beach, MA. Proceeds will benefit the charitable activities, youth and adult running programs of the Winners Circle Running Club. The WCRC is a USATF certified, affiliate member of the RRCA and a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, who's goal is to provide equal opportunities for everyone to participate in and contribute to the sport of running - where all are safe, welcome, and have a sense of belonging.
The weather is unpredictable in January, its part of the adventure, but the race will be held regardless of the weather unless the roads are closed by the police (has never happened in the 44-year history of the race). Race entry fees are non-refundable. For more information, email [email protected]
About the WCRC:
The Winners Circle Running Clubs New Years Day Hangover Classic 10K and 5K Road Races will be run on January 1, 2026, at 11:30 am at Salisbury Beach, MA. Proceeds will benefit the charitable activities, youth and adult running programs of the Winners Circle Running Club. The WCRC is a USATF certified, affiliate member of the RRCA and a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, who's goal is to provide equal opportunities for everyone to participate in and contribute to the sport of running - where all are safe, welcome, and have a sense of belonging.
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