Rhode Island · 5 Miles
Hangover Classic 5 Miler
Hangover Classic 5 Miler is a 5 Miles event held in Bristol, Rhode Island. Its next confirmed date is Friday, January 1, 2027. About 350 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- January 1, 2027
- Location
- Bristol, RI
- Field size
- ~350 runners
Race details
- Date
- Friday, January 1, 2027
- Location
- Bristol, Rhode Island
- Distances
- 5 Miles
- Field size
- About 350 runners
- Course
- Flat (~50 ft gain); waterfront course through Colt State Park and along Poppasquash Road
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- hangoverclassic.runri.us
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 10:30 AM EST
- Course profile
- Lollipop course (a loop with an out-and-back section); Road surface
About the Hangover Classic 5 Miler
An old-school New Year's Day 5-miler through Colt State Park in Bristol, capped with a complimentary pint at a post-race party in nearby Warren.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Long-running New Year's Day tradition (40+ years), one of RI's most popular winter road races
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Hangover Classic 5 Miler: common questions
- When is the Hangover Classic 5 Miler?
- The next confirmed date is Friday, January 1, 2027.
- Where is the Hangover Classic 5 Miler held?
- In Bristol, Rhode Island.
- What distances does the Hangover Classic 5 Miler offer?
- 5 Miles.
- How many people run the Hangover Classic 5 Miler?
- About 350 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Hangover Classic 5 Miler?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Hangover Classic 5 Miler?
- Yes — registration is open. $25 (from hangoverclassic.runri.us, checked October 5, 2026).
- What time does the Hangover Classic 5 Miler start?
- 10:30 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Hangover Classic 5 Miler?
- Lollipop course (a loop with an out-and-back section); Road surface.
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