2027 Hair of the Dog Walk/Run/Plunge

Ring in the 2027 New Year in the Quiet Resorts with a Run/Walk and/or 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 10AM 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 21, 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 LONG SLEEVE, WHITE TECH TEE SHIRT.

Online registration for these events closes Wednesday, December 30, 2026, at 5PM.  Packet pick up will be on Thursday, December 31, 2026, from 4PM – 6PM at Keller Williams Realty in Bethany Beach.  There will be onsite registration on Thursday, however, event shirts are NOT guaranteed unless you register by December 21st.  We will be delighted to host the popular Kiddie Dash just prior to the 5K start.  Registration is not required for the Kiddie Dash and it does NOT include an event shirt.  Event shirts for the Kiddie Dash participants should be purchased at the registration site. Register Here

TEAM BOATHOUSE – Please note for Team Boathouse information, please use this link

www.Bethanyboathouse.com

How It Works

1. Register – Choose your event: 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk, Plunge or a combination run/plunge or walk/plunge.
2. 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 (NOON) 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 at the Bandstand.

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)
• Team Boathouse plungers register at www.Bethanyboathouse.com

EVENT POLICY:

• Rain or shine event for all events (with the exception of lightening)
• 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 “swim”/plunge at your own risk event.
• Event organizers may cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances.

5K or 1 Mile Walk – At the Boardwalk Bandstand in downtown Bethany Beach, Delaware

Registration

Online registration closes Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 5 pm. Event shirts (and desired sizes)are NOT guaranteed for registrations after December 21, 2026.

Register Here

NOTE: THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON

Amenities

Long-sleeve tech tee – NEW DESIGN FOR 2027 COMING SOON!

Post 5k & 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 $20 for non RUN/WALK participants.  This includes beer for those over 21, snacks and to enjoy the Chili Cook Off sponsored by multiple local restaurants.

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• 5K Registration – $36 and $42 after November 2, 2026 (Onsite registration is $42)
• 1 Mile Walk Registration – $27 and $37 after November 2, 2026 (Onsite registration is $37)
• Kiddie Dash – FREE (NO shirt or bibs)
• Plunge Only Registration – $30  (Onsite Registration is $35)
• Combination 1 Mile Walk and Plunge $47 and $52 after November 2, 2026 (Onsite Registration is $52)
• Combination 5K and Plunge $52 and $62 after November 2, 2026 (Onsite Registration is $62)
• 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 – $20

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

Register – Online Only

Thursday, December 31, 2026

Time: 4PM – 6M

*Packet pick-up at Keller Williams Realty in Bethany Beach.   If registering onsite, there’s no guarantee of event shirts.

Friday, January 1, 2027  – Bethany Beach Bandstand Plaza

Time: 8:30am – 9:45am 

*Event day packet pick-up – Limited onsite registration at Mango’s

Time:9:55

*Mandatory Pre-Race/Walk meeting at the starting line

Time: 10 am 

*National Anthem at the Boardwalk Bandstand

*Kiddie Dash

*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 Mango’s (Mangos’s is CLOSED to the public)

Time: NOON

30th Annual Leo Brady Polar Plunge on the beach in front of the boardwalk/stage.

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?
Want to Volunteer?  Contact Brigit Taylor 302-500-0750 or Doug Purcell 410-707-3333
Need community service hours? Please be sure to bring the proper paperwork to be signed!