Hair of the Dog 5k
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Event
The Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation presents the 15th Annual Hair of the Dog running events and the 29th Annual Leo Brady Ocean Plunge on January 1, 2026 in Bethany Beach, Delaware. The event takes place at the Bethany Beach Bandstand and Boardwalk. Distances and activities include:
- 5K run
- 1 Mile walk
- Leo Brady Ocean Plunge into the Atlantic Ocean
The 5K is a single loop that finishes on the Bethany Beach Boardwalk. The 1 Mile non-competitive walk starts near Garfield and Atlantic Avenue, completes one loop, and also finishes on the boardwalk. The course is described as fast and flat.
Registration, amenities and awards
Online and onsite registration options are available; online registration closes December 30 and event shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after December 14. The event states there are no refunds for any reason. Registration options include single events, combos, children’s plunge (16 and under), and a Team Boathouse package. Team Boathouse includes transportation to the plunge area, pre-swim breakfast, plunge registration, event shirt, a giveaway, and an all-you-can-eat nacho bar.
Participants receive a long-sleeve unisex tech tee. Post-event celebrations are planned at Mango’s (run/walk) and The Boathouse (plunge); the Boathouse celebration is open to the public and includes an all-you-can-eat taco buffet for plunge wristband holders. Award categories include overall and masters (scored by gun time) and age groups scored by chip (net) time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.