16th Annual Hair of the Dog 5k, 1 Mile Walk and 29th Annual Leo Brady Ocean Plunge

The Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation (QRCF) Presents the
16th Annual Hair of the Dog 5K / 1M and The 29th Annual Leo Brady Ocean Plunge

January 1, 2027 – Friday

Bethany Beach, DE

Onsite registrations on 12/31 from 1-4PM and on New Years Day from 0830-0930 for RUN/WALK. 0830-11:30 for Plunge into the Atlantic Ocean.

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT NOON ON 12/30/26
ONSITE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ON 12/31/26 from 1PM until 3:30PM AT
MANGOS IN BETHANY BEACH
THERE WILL BE MINIMUM REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ON NEW YEARS DAY.

Ring in the 2027 New Year in the Quiet Resorts with a Run/Walk and Plunge.  The
Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation (QRCF) proudly presents the 16th Annual Hair of
the Dog 5K run/one mile walk and the 30th Annual Leo Brady Polar Plunge!  The 5K
race and 1 Mile walk start at 10 AM after the Kiddie Dash.  The Leo Brady Polar Plunge
is at Noon.  Please join us in celebrating the 2027 Hair of the Dog 5k run/one mile walk
and Polar Plunge!   All pre-registered (by December 15, 2026) registrants will receive a
commemorative long sleeve tech t-shirt with a cool design in their desired size (unisex
Tech Tee Shirts).

NEW DESIGN for the 2027 SHIRT WILL BE COMING SOON.
 

Online registration for these events closes Wednesday, December 30, 2026, at NOON.
 Packet pick up will be on Thursday, December 31, 2026, from 1PM - 3:30PM at
Mangos in Bethany Beach. There will be onsite registration on Thursday, however,
event shirts are NOT guaranteed unless you register by December 23rd. 
 

View the 2026 Hair of the Dog - Leo Brady Plunge Participants Guide
 
HAIR OF THE DOG RACE HIGHLIGHTS
How It Works
1. Register - Choose your event: 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk, Plunge or a combination
run/plunge or walk/plunge.
2. Live Run/Walk/Plunge - Register online before December 30, 2026 and show
up on New Years Day at the Bethany Beach boardwalk for the run, walk, plunge
or combination run/plunge or walk/plunge.
3. Run/Walk are at 10AM and the Plunge is at Noon on New Year's Day in
downtown Bethany Beach.
LIVE  5K run, One Mile Walk, Plunge, or combination.
 Run/Walk along the streets of beautiful Bethany Beach, DE and finishing on the
boardwalk overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
 The 5K is a chip timed event (chips are located on your bibs) by Races2Run
Timing Systems
 Dogs are allowed on the 1 Mile Walk Only
 Splash into the chilly Atlantic Ocean at Bethany Beach in the 30th annual Leo
Brady Plunge (you must have a wristband to participate in this event)
EVENT POLICY:

 Rain or shine event for all events (with the exception of lightning)
 Walkers permitted in the 1 Mile or 5K (No walker awards)
 Dog with Owners are permitted in the 1 Mile walk only.  Please start in the back
of the walkers
 Please have doggy doo doo; bags with you and all messes must be cleaned up
by the Owner
 Strollers must start at the back of the 5K field
 There are NO refunds for ANY reason as these are charitable events.
 All Plungers must wear their wrist band to indicate affiliation with the event.
 Waivers must be signed for all participants.
 There will be lifeguards and is a plunge at your own risk event.
 Event organizers may cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances.

LIVE 5K or 1 Mile Walk - At the Boardwalk in downtown Bethany Beach, Delaware
Registration
Online registration closes Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at NOON. Event shirts (and
desired sizes) are NOT guaranteed for registrations after December 15, 2026.
Register Here
NOTE: THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON
Amenities
Long-sleeve tech tee - NEW DESIGN FOR 2027 COMING SOON!
 
 
 
Post 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk Event Celebration at Mango's in Bethany Beach from 10:30-
Noon.   (included in your registration, must wear your bib to enter) - The cost is $15 for
non RUN/WALK participants.  This includes beer for those over 21, snacks and enjoy
the Chili Cook Off sponsored by multiple local restaurants.

Post Leo Brady Plunge Event Celebration at The Boathouse in Bethany Beach.  The
cost is $16 per person.  Note that The Boathouse is also open to the public for the
holiday weekend during these days/hours:
The Boathouse will be open Saturday December 27th through Friday January 1st, New
Years Day.  Thursday January 1st Team Boathouse exclusive breakfast
10:30am. Boathouse opens to the public at noon for annual New Years Day Post plunge
party with DJ Bump.
Share Your Race Results
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Note: All fees are non-refundable or transferable for any reason.
 5K Registration - $35 and $42 after November 2, 2026 (Onsite registration is
$42)
 1 Mile Walk Registration - $27 and $35 after November 2, 2026 (Onsite
registration is $35)
 Kiddie Dash - FREE (NO shirt or bibs)
 Plunge Only Registration - $25 (Onsite Registration is $30)
 Combination 1 Mile Walk and Plunge $45 and $55 after November 2, 2026
(Onsite Registration is $55)
 Combination 5K and Plunge $55 and $60 after November 2, 2026 (Onsite
Registration is $60)
 Kids Plunge (16 and under) includes event shirt - $20
 Additional Event Shirts - $20
 Post Walk/Run Celebration at Mangos wristband for non Walk/Run participants -
$17. Participants with a bib and non participants with a wrist band only are
permitted.
 Post Plunge Celebration at The Boathouse (NOT included in plunge registration)
- $16
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AWARDS
5K AWARDS - 5 YEAR AGE GROUPS!  (Live event only)
 1st Place overall Male and Female
 1st Place Masters Male and Female (50-59)
 1st Place Grand Masters Male and Female (60-69)
 1st Place Sr Grand Masters Male and Female (70 and over)
 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place age group Male
 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place age group Female
Five Year AGE GROUPS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25--29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55- 59, 60-
64, 65-69, 70+
You must be present to receive your award.  We do not ship awards.
Click Here For 5K Results

RACE AND WALK SCHEDULE:

Register - Online Only
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Time: 1PM - 3:30PM
*Packet pick-up at Mangos on Garfield in Bethany Beach.  Onsite registration with no
guarantee of the availability of event shirts.
Team Boathouse onsite registration must register at The Boathouse.   All others Walk,
Run, Plunge or combination will register at Mangos.
Friday, January 1, 2027 - Bethany Beach Bandstand Plaza
Time: 8:30am - 9:45am 
*Event day packet pick-up - Limited onsite registration
Time: 9:55am
*Mandatory Pre-Race/Walk meeting at the starting line
Time: 10 am 
*National Anthem at the Boardwalk Bandstand

*HOD - 16TH annual 5K Starts at Garfield and Atlantic Ave
*1 Mile Walk starts after the 5K at approximately 10:05
Time: 11:00
*HOD 5k Awards
Time: 11:00 - Noon
Post RUN/WALK event celebration at Mangos (Mangos is CLOSED to the public)
BETHANY BOATHOUSE- OPEN SPECIAL TIMES DURING THE NEW YEAR
WEEK TO THE PUBLIC

Time: NOON
29th Annual Leo Brady Polar Plunge on the beach in front of the boardwalk/stage.
The Boathouse is open to the public.  Registration to the plunge DOES NOT include
access to the unlimited nacho bar. There are drink specials at The Boathouse.
The Boathouse will be open Sunday December 27th through Friday January 1st, New
Years Day. Team Boathouse exclusive breakfast 10:30. The Boathouse opens to the
public at noon for annual New Years Day Post plunge party with DJ Bump.

WHO IS LEO BRADY?
The founder of the Plunge in 1997. The event was named after him in 2002. In 2010,
the event was held in his honor. He was a father, a U.S. Army Veteran, a lifetime
Chamber Member, and a 2001 Lighthouse Award recipient, volunteer, and friend of the
community.

VOLUNTEER:
Not interested in plunging but still want to get involved?
Sign up to volunteer! All volunteer opportunities can be found here.
Need community service hours? Please be sure to bring the proper paperwork to be
signed!