Tough Tiger
Date
Sun, May 17, 2026, 11:00 AM EDTDistance
1.5 MilesObstacle Course
Quick take
An adventure-based course for all ages and abilities, offering adaptive options and a sensory-friendly start, hosted by the local PTO.
Best for: cause-driven runners
Race feel
- Fun
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Fun
Quirky
For a CauseThe Tough Tiger offers an adventure-based course designed for students and families, welcoming all ages and abilities. Participants can choose between a 1.5-mile loop through neighborhood streets and nearby woods, or a shorter, more accessible adaptive course. Both options start and finish at Hampden Meadows School. This event, hosted by the Hampden Meadows Teacher Organization (PTO), provides a supportive environment with electronic timing and a sensory-friendly start wave, making it a thoughtful community experience.
What to expect
- Choose between a 1.5-mile course through streets and woods, or a shorter, adaptive street course.
- Enjoy a family-friendly adventure designed for all ages and abilities.
- Experience timed waves, including a sensory-friendly start.
Standout details
- Adventure course for all ages
- Adaptive course options available
- Sensory-friendly start wave
- Performance T-shirt for first 1,000
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Course Tough Tiger is an adventure-based course, geared toward kindergarten through 5th grade students and their families; however, people of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. There are two course options: a 1. 5 mile loop through the neighborhood streets and nearby woods, and a shorter adaptive…
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course that stays on neighborhood streets and sidewalks, making it more accessible. The shorter course also has more adaptive features to cater to a range of abilities. Both courses start and end at Hampden Meadows School. Participants can choose, on the day, to complete the longer or shorter course (or both). There is no need to indicate a preference when registering. For more information on the two courses, see the course map. If you are not sure which course is most appropriate for you, or someone you know, please contact HMS. T-Shirts The first 1,000 registrants will receive a performance Tough Tiger T-shirt. T-shirts will be available on the day of the race. Raffle Many themed class baskets with valuable items will be available to win. You won’t want to miss this opportunity! Packet Pick-up Race Day Registration and Race Material Pick up @ 297 New Meadow Road, Barrington, RI 02806 (Hampden Meadows School) Sunday - begins at 10:15am Additional Information Electronic timing by Presidential Timing. For your safety, rollerblades and dogs are prohibited from the race course. Headphones are permitted, but strongly discouraged. If you wear headphones, please be courteous to other runners. Hosted by: The Hampden Meadows Teacher Organization (PTO). Directions From I-95 North or South: take Route 195 East to exit 7 (Rt. 114, Barrington). Follow 114 until you enter the center of Barrington. Pass Shaw's Plaza on the right and drive through next light over bridge, take a left onto New Meadow Road. The Hampden Meadows School will be on the right. From Southeastern Mass: take Route 195 West to exit 2/Rt. 136. Follow 136 south into Warren, RI, take a right onto RI-103/Child St, then turn right onto RI-103/RI-114/Main St, it becomes 103/114/County Rd, after the first bridge, drive towards second bridge, but do not cross it, take a right onto New Meadow Road just before bridge. The Hampden Meadows school will be on the right. Volunteer! Opportunities for volunteer sign up will be posted through Hampden Meadows PTO page . Contact toughtigervolunteers@gmail. com for additional information. Start Times / Pricing 10:15 AM - Registration tables open 11:00 AM - Sensory Friendly Race Start 11:30 PM - 1st wave 1:50 PM - Last wave **Waves will start every 10 mins** Tiger Cub: Ages 5-12 - Registrations received by May 10th: $25 - May 11th to race day: $30 Tough Tiger: Ages 13+ - Registrations received by May 10th: $30 - May 11th to race day: $35 Tiger Pack - Family (4 people) - Registrations received by May 10th: $100 (additional family members after 4 are $20 each) - May 11th to race day: $120