Hair of the Dog 5k
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Event
The Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation (QRCF) presents the 15th Annual Hair of the Dog event and the 29th Annual Leo Brady Ocean Plunge on January 1, 2026 in Bethany Beach, Delaware. The site for race activities is the Bethany Beach Bandstand and Boardwalk. Onsite registration and packet pick-up are available the day before and on New Year’s Day, with race day packet pick-up at Mango’s on Garfield. Online registration is available and pricing includes options for combos, shirts, plunge entries, and post-event wristbands. There are no refunds for any reason.
Races, course and amenities
- 5K
- 1 Mile Walk
The 5K is one loop that ends on the Bethany Beach Boardwalk. The 1 Mile Walk starts at Garfield and Atlantic Avenue, follows a single loop, and finishes on the boardwalk. The course is described as fast and flat. Awards include overall and masters top finisher awards scored by gun time; all other age-group awards are scored by chip (net) time. Master and age categories are defined in age bands including Masters (40-49), Grand Masters (50-59), Senior Grand Masters (60+), and standard age-group divisions. Registered participants receive a long-sleeve tech tee, and post-event parties are held at Mango’s and The Boathouse. The Leo Brady Plunge includes a post-plunge celebration at The Boathouse. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.