New Year's Day Hangover Classic
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Race Day
19–36°F · Feels very cold
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Crowd Rating
Moderate spectator support
The Lowdown
The New Year's Day Hangover Classic is a 5K and 10K held on the morning of January 1 on the beachfront roads of Salisbury, Massachusetts. Both distances start together at 11:30 AM and finish on the same line, with chip timing. The courses are flat and run entirely on beachfront roads. Many runners finish with an ocean plunge, and a post-race party follows with music, beer and food. The Winner's Circle Running Club (WCRC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, organizes the event and the proceeds support the club.
Questions about the New Year's Day Hangover Classic 2027
When is the New Year's Day Hangover Classic 2027?
Friday, January 1, 2027.
Where is the New Year's Day Hangover Classic?
Salisbury, Massachusetts, United States.
What time does the New Year's Day Hangover Classic start?
The race starts at 11:30 AM, local time.
How do I enter the New Year's Day Hangover Classic 2027?
Registration is open. Nov 1, 2026: Price increase. Dec 17, 2026: Price increase. Jan 1, 2027: Price increase.
How much does the New Year's Day Hangover Classic 2027 cost?
10K: $38. 5K: $38.
What is the New Year's Day Hangover Classic elevation gain?
10 m (33 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.
What is the New Year's Day Hangover Classic course like?
It passes Salisbury Beach Carousel and Salisbury Beach.
What is the weather like at the New Year's Day Hangover Classic?
Race-day temperatures are usually -7–2 °C (19–36 °F). Feels very cold.
Where are the New Year's Day Hangover Classic results?
The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
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