WCRC New Year's Day Hangover Classic: 5k, 10k, Plunge!
- Date
- January 1, 2027
- Location
- 27 Ocean Front St, Salisbury, MA
- Distance
- The Hangover Classic 10K · The Hangover Classic 5K
From the Organizer
THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER AWESOME YEAR!!
Stay tuned as we plan for 2027!
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 the beach!
About the WCRC:
The Winner’s Circle Running Club’s New Year’s 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 Winner’s 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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
37°
Typical Low
19°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Groveland, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Salisbury, MA
Elevation
24 ft
Nearest Airport
PSM
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease · 16 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at WCRC New Year's Day Hangover Classic: 5k, 10k, Plunge!, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- WCRC New Year's Day Hangover Classic: 5k, 10k, Plunge!
- Date
- January 1, 2027
- Location
- 27 Ocean Front St, Salisbury, MA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the WCRC New Year's Day Hangover Classic: 5k, 10k, Plunge!?
- WCRC New Year's Day Hangover Classic: 5k, 10k, Plunge! is a running race held in Salisbury, Massachusetts on January 1, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the WCRC New Year's Day Hangover Classic: 5k, 10k, Plunge!?
- Friday, January 1, 2027 in Salisbury, Massachusetts at 27 Ocean Front St, Salisbury, MA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the WCRC New Year's Day Hangover Classic: 5k, 10k, Plunge!?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
WCRC New Year's Day Hangover Classic: 5k, 10k, Plunge!
Jan 1, 2027