Veterans Park, Hamilton Township NJ
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
🎉 Start 2026 with a Bang
Start 2026 with a Bang — and a Little Sweat Treat...Jersey Style
🐾 Join Us for Fun and Friendship
- Event Details: What better way to kick off the new year than by running (or walking) into it with friends, family, and your favorite four-legged companion?
- Celebrate: The Hangover 5K & 1.5K Pup Strut is your chance to start fresh, have fun, and support a great cause — to kick off the year!
- Sweet Treat: Enjoy a special sweet treat at the finish line, a sweet powdered bag of the Special NJ Treat... Zeppolies from Dillina's Concessions of Toms River, NJ.
- Feel the Summer: We can all think of summer as we run on New Year’s Day!
🏃♀️ All Are Welcome!
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, shaking off the New Year’s Eve cobwebs, or just enjoying a stroll with your pup, this event is for YOU. All ages, all paces, and all furry friends are welcome!
📜 Registration Includes
- Race Entry: Entry to the 5K or 1-Mile K9 Walk.
- Tech Shirt: Long-sleeved tech shirt (guaranteed to first 300 participants).
- Finisher Medal: Awesome finisher medal and ribbon.
- Treats: A bag of fresh Dellina's Concessions Zeppolies to the finish line... as well as a treat for your Fur Baby!
🧥 Optional Merchandise
Limited edition hoodie sweatshirts (matching the race shirt design) will be available for purchase — only 50 available! If demand is high, we may be able to order more.
❤️ Running for a Cause
Proceeds from this event benefit Camp Quality NJ, a nonprofit that supports children with cancer and their families through year-round, cost-free programs focused on hope, resilience, and fun.
Learn more: Camp Quality NJ
⏰ Price Information
Prices increase by $10/race 14 days prior to Race Day!
📅 Event Date & Location
Date: January 1, 2026
Location: Veterans Park, Hamilton Township, NJ
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