The WCRC Hangover Classic 10K and 5K Road Races are held annually on January 1st, at Salisbury Beach. The Hangover Classic features both 10K and 5K road races.
The Hangover Classic 10K and 5K Road Races are run annually on January 1st at the Carousel Lounge at Salisbury Beach, MA. Presented by the Winner’s Circle Running Club, all proceeds to benefit our charitable activities and youth and adult running programs. 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
01/02/2026
https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/137244/?customResultsPageId=75085
Results and photos are posted! Thanks for all that kicked off their 2026 at the Hangover Classic!
WCRC New Year's Day Hangover Classic: 5k, 10k, Plunge! WCRC New Year's Day Hangover Classic: 5k, 10k, Plunge! is on Thursday January 1, 2026. It includes the following events: The Hangover Classic 10K and The Hangover Classic 5K.
RACE DAY!!!
https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Salisbury/TheHangoverClassic
You have two opportunities to pick up your bib:
Pre-race day bib pickup will be available at the Winner's Circle, 211 Elm St. Salisbury MA from 12pm-3pm on Wednesday, December 31st.
Day of race bib pickup will be available from 9am-11:15am Thursday, January 1st, near the race starting line in the space next to the Carousel Lounge.
12/29/2025
The weather looks perfect (well, for a January race anyway)!
What are you waiting for? Time to signup for the 44th Hangover Classic!
https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Salisbury/TheHangoverClassic
We have over 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ runners registered to ring in the new year at the 2026 Hangover Classic!
There are still bibs available, but supplies are limited, so get yours before race day!
⭐️ Sign up here ⬇️
https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Salisbury/TheHangoverClassic
For those that have already registered, here are the Bib Pickup Details
You have two opportunities to pick up your bib:
Pre-race day bib pickup will be available at the Winner's Circle, 211 Elm St. Salisbury MA from 12pm-3pm on Wednesday, December 31st.
Day of race bib pickup will be available from 9am-11:15am Thursday, January 1st, near the race starting line in the space next to the Carousel Lounge.
12/18/2025
New this year! Do our polar plunge on race day and get a pair of cozy, branded socks to warm your toes back up🥶🌊
12/16/2025
There’s still time to register for the 4️⃣4️⃣th annual Hangover Classic before the price increase!
We’ll be continuing the tradition with our polar plunge and after party at the Carousel Lounge (one last year IYKYK😉) . 2 beer tickets for RiverWalk Brewing beers with each registration!
Top 40 Stars ⭐️ Glasses awarded for both the 5k and 10k male and female and medals for top 3 finishers in each age group, male and female, for both races! 🏅
https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Salisbury/TheHangoverClassic
12/12/2025
Want a warm up race to perform your best on New Years Day?
Register for our sister race: the Santa’s Toy Trot 2 mile, 4 mile, or 6 mile🎅🏼 (you choose on race day!) ✨
The proceeds and toy donations go to The Merrimac Holiday Helper Program, helping to make Christmas a joy for those in our community that need a little extra help and holiday cheer.🎄
https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Merrimac/WCRCSantaToyTrot246
12/08/2025
Will you be in the top 40 ⭐️on January 1, 2026!?
These glasses are awarded to the top 40 male and female overall for both the 5k and 10k!
Signed up and show up to start the new year!
https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Salisbury/TheHangoverClassic
12/03/2025
We are loving this race shirt! 🤩
We increased our shirt number so there is still time to register and take one home on race day!
11/30/2025
Last day to register and guarantee a long sleeved race shirt for the 4️⃣4️⃣th annual Hangover Classic‼️
We’ll be continuing the tradition with our polar plunge and after party at the Carousel Lounge (one last year IYKYK😉) . 2 beer tickets for RiverWalk Brewing beers with each registration!
Stay tuned for the reveal of our Top 40 Stars ⭐️ Glasses awarded for both the 5k and 10k male and female 🏆
https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Salisbury/TheHangoverClassic