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9th Annual Hair Of The Dog and 24th Annual Leo Brady Exercise Like the Eskimos

Name: 9th Annual Hair Of The Dog and 24th Annual Leo Brady Exercise Like the Eskimos
Start: 2020-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2020-01-01T23:59:59-05:00
Location: Hair of the Dog – Downtown Bethany Beach

January 1

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The Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation and the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce proudly present the 9th Annual Hair of the Dog 5K/10K and the 23rd Annual Leo Brady Exercise Like the Eskimos Plunge!

Online registration closes Sunday, December 29th at noon. Onsite registration at packet pick up from 12 Noon – 3 pm at Mango’s on Tuesday, December 31st. Sweatshirts available for purchase. Limited quantity of Wristbands for family/friends available for purchase at packet pickup.

HAIR OF THE DOG RACE HIGHLIGHTS

Overall & Age Group Awards
Music at start and finish
Family Fun, Festive Course
Music by local favorite!
Long Sleeve Event Shirt to all pre-registered Runners (guaranteed to all 5k/10k participants who pre-register by 12/13/19)
Post-race Party at Mango’s after the run with FREE Shock Top or Michelob Ultra provided by NKS Distributors, fruit, muffins, yogurt!
A perfect way to start the New Year
Hundreds of Runners Expected
Finish Oceanfront on the Bethany Beach Boardwalk
Cool off with the Leo Brady Eskimo Plunge at Noon!
Finishing medals (First 300 10K participants)
Run the 5K with your dog!

ELE PLUNGE HIGHLIGHTS

A New’s Years Day Tradition
Fun Team Awards
Post Plunge Party at the Cottage Cafe
Long-sleeved Event shirt guaranteed to all pre-registrants

RACE AND PLUNGE LOCATION

Race Start: Parkwood Street & Atlantic Ave, Downtown Bethany Beach, Delaware
Race Finish: Bethany Beach Boardwalk at the Bandstand
Plunge: Beach (Oceanfront Garfield Parkway)

RACE AND PLUNGE FEES:

For additional info, contact info@hairofthedogrun.com

Race and Plunge Fees Until November 1, 2019

CATEGORY	FEE
10k Run	$25
5k Run or Walk	$20
Combo 10k & 5k	$30
Combo 10k & Plunge	$45
Combo 5k & Plunge	$40
Combo 10k, 5k & Plunge	$50

Race and Plunge Fees Until December 28, 2019

CATEGORY	FEE
10k Run	$35
5k Run or Walk	$30
Combo 10k & 5k	$40
Combo 10k & Plunge	$55
Combo 5k & Plunge	$50
Combo 10k, 5k & Plunge	$60

Race and Plunge Fees Until December 31/January 1st

CATEGORY	FEE
10k Run	$45
5k Run or Walk	$35
Combo 10k & 5k	$50
Combo 10k & Plunge	$65
Combo 5k & Plunge	$60
Combo 10k, 5k & Plunge	$70

Wristbands, Extra Shirts, and Sweatshirts Based on Availability

CATEGORY	FEE
Post Race Party Wristbands for Non runners*	$10
Additional Event Shirt (Child Large – Adult XXX Large)	$10
Event Hooded Sweatshirt (Child Large – Adult XX Large)	$30

* Due to space limitation in Mango’s at the after party only 100 additional wristbands will be sold for guests of participants. Includes beer, food, & warmth. Children under 5 do not need a wristband.

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RACE AND PLUNGE SCHEDULE:

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2019

12 Noon – 3pm: Packet Pick-up at Mango’s Bethany Beach for all runners and plungers. All runners will receive a wristband with their packet for entry to the post race party at Mangos

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2020

7:30-8:30am: Race Day Packet Pick-up located at the Coastal Tented Events’ heated tent on the Bethany Beach Bandstand. All runners will receive a wristband for entry to the post race party at Mangos. Plunge packet pickup will go until 11:30 am.
Music Provided by Local Favorite
8:25am: National Anthem, announcements – at Start line
8:30am: Hair of the Dog 10K Start – Parkwood Street & Atlantic Ave
9:15am – 12:00 noon: Post Race party at Mango’s, Garfield Pkwy & Bethany Boardwalk
- Complimentary Beer at the after party – Shock Top and Michelob Ultra provided by NKS Distributors
- Annual Chili cookoff among local restaurants
- Due to space limitations in Mango’s at the after party, only 100 additional wristbands will be sold for guest of participants. If you need a wristband for a guest, please sign up soon before they’re gone. Only $10 each. Includes beer, food and warmth. They’re only available during the registration process.
9:35am: 10k Overall and Masters Awards Presentation – Awards must be picked up on race day. We do not ship awards.
9:45am: 10k Age group awards – Awards can be claimed up at the awards table in tent. We do not ship awards.
10:00am: Hair of the Dog 5K Start – Parkwood Street & Atlantic Ave
10:30am: 5k Overall and Masters Awards Presentation- Awards must be picked up on race day. We do not ship awards.
10:45am: 5k Age group Awards – Awards can be claimed at the awards table in tent. We do not ship awards.
11:45am: Plungers to gather on beach for Leo Brady Exercise like the Eskimos – Bethany Boardwalk & Bandstand
12 noon: Leo Brady Exercise like the Eskimos – Bethany Boardwalk & Bandstand
12:30-4:00pm: ELE Post Plunge Party at the Cottage Cafe and Award Presentations

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RACE AND PLUNGE POLICY & INFORMATION:

RACE POLICY

Rain or shine event.
Walkers permitted in 5k only.
Dogs and Owners permitted in 5k only.
Dogs must be leashed at all times. No recoil type leashes permitted in the 5k Race.
Dogs and Owners, Walkers and Strollers must start at the back of the 5k field.
Please have “doggy doo doo” bags with you on the run. All messes must be cleaned up.
No dogs allowed in Mango’s for packet pickup or post race party.
Event Long Sleeve Shirts are guaranteed only to those who pre-register prior to December 13th.

PLUNGE POLICY

Rain or shine event (with exception of lightening)
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 it is a “swim” plunge at your own risk event.
Bathing suits only!

RACE AND PLUNGE AWARDS:

5K & 10K AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1st place overall male
1st place overall female
1st, 2nd, 3rd place overall dog & owner (5k only)
1st Master male & female (over 40)
1st Grand Master male & female (over 60)
1st, 2nd, 3rd place age group male
1st, 2nd, 3rd place age group female

PLUNGE AWARDS

A Whale of a Team- Largest registered team Bathing Beauties- Best Team Attire/Theme
-Judging on beach from 11:30-11-50am
Raised for the William O’Murray Scholarship
Teams must have a minimum of 6 registrants to qualify.

Tax Deductible Donations support the Captain William O’Murray Scholarship:
Captain William O. Murray Scholarship is awarded by the QRCF to a student who exhibits a strong commitment to civic and community service. Each scholarship recipient will be awarded $2,000 per year for four years. The scholarship is based on a combination of financial need, academics, school involvement, and community service.

Captain William O. Murray Scholarship – 30% community involvement, 30% financial need, 20% academic achievement, and 20% personal statement.
Team Donations – Printable Donation Form
All donations are due at Packet Pick-up (12/31 & 1/1) to be eligible for the award.

RACE AGE GROUPS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

5k Run: 9 & Under • 10 – 14 • 15 – 19 • 20 – 29 • 30 – 39 • 40 – 49 • 50 – 59 • 60 – 69 • 70+
10k Run: 14 & Under • 15 – 19 • 20 – 29 • 30 – 39 • 40 – 49 • 50 – 59 • 60 – 69 • 70+

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