Hair of the Dog
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location Minot, North Dakota
- Price $11.60 - $59.30
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and furry friends at the Hair of the Dog event on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, in Minot, Ward! This exciting celebration kicks off at 10:00 AM with a timed 5K run/walk, where participants can challenge themselves or enjoy a leisurely jog with their dogs. Following the 5K, the lively Beer Mile takes place at noon, where competitors will tackle a mile while sipping on refreshing brews—four beers and four laps of fun!
The event is designed for all ages, featuring a Kids Donut Dash for children 12 and under at around 2:00 PM and the hilarious Wiener Dog Derby, where Dachshunds and their human helpers race for glory. With a variety of activities, food trucks, and local rescues in attendance, the Hair of the Dog is not just a race but a fantastic community gathering aimed at supporting animal rescue organizations. Join us at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks, located at 510 E Central Ave, Minot, ND, for a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and a shared love for running, dogs, and beer!
The event is designed for all ages, featuring a Kids Donut Dash for children 12 and under at around 2:00 PM and the hilarious Wiener Dog Derby, where Dachshunds and their human helpers race for glory. With a variety of activities, food trucks, and local rescues in attendance, the Hair of the Dog is not just a race but a fantastic community gathering aimed at supporting animal rescue organizations. Join us at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks, located at 510 E Central Ave, Minot, ND, for a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and a shared love for running, dogs, and beer!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to Hair of the Dog 5K and Beer Mile!
WHEN:
Saturday, May 9th
10:00 5K
12:00 Beer MILE
2:00 ish - Kids Donut Dash (this will take place after the Beer Mile so could start a little earlier or later than 2:00 depending on the number of participants).
3:00 Wiener Dog Derby
and a full day of run, dogs, beer, and FUN!
WHERE:
Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks
510 E Central Ave, Minot, ND
WHY:
We love running, dogs, and beer and we wanted turn those loves into a way to give back to the animal rescue organizations in our community.
This race is fun and social and is NOT a qualifier for the World Championship (yes thats a real thing).
EVENTS:
5K RUN/WALK AND DOG JOG This is a traditional 5K event and will be timed. You can run it as fast as you can or jog/walk it for fun. Feel free to bring your dog with you as this event is for the dogs, but dogs are not required! All human participants will get a signature Hair of the Dog mug as well as a free post run beer at Atypical.
BEER MILE Please join us for the 3rd annual Beer Mile! 4 Beers and a 1 Mile run! Here is how it is done..
- Drink one full can of beer within the sectioned off Beer Zone on our course.
- Run one loop of the 1/4 mile course. Simply follow the cones and back to the Beer Zone
- You will repeat the above steps 3 more times.
- If you "toss your cookies" (PLEASE use one of the garbage receptacles along the course for this purpose), you have to run a one lap penalty for this offense.
**Thankfully you don't have to consume an extra beer, just run an additional 1/4 mile.
Does that sound like an impossible feat? Get four friends and sign up for a Relay Team!
** You will be required to show your drivers license or proof of age. NO ID, NO RACE. NO EXCEPTIONS. All participants will be given a wrist bracelet that must be worn during the event.
All participants of the beer mile will get a signature Hair of the Dog mug as well as the four free Atypical beers used in the event.
KIDS DONUT DASH A fun opportunity for the kids to get in on the action and for us to cheer them on! This event is for children 12 and under and will require them to eat a donut quickly and then run 1/4 a mile. All participants will receive a Donut Dash participation medal.
WIENER DOG DERBY All Dachshunds and Dachshund mixes welcome. If we have enough registered Dachshunds we will have age categories but otherwise the top 3 dogs win. Each Dachshund should bring two human assistants, one to let them go when the race director yells go and one to stand on the other end of the lane bribing them with food or treats to get them to the other end the fastest. Each dog participant will get a treat bag and custom race bandana to wear at the event.
PACKET PICKUP AND DAY OF REGISTRATION:
Packet pickup will be held Friday May 8th from 4:30-7:00pm at Atypical Brewery and Barrelworks as well as the morning of the event from 8:45-9:45am. There will also be an additional beer mile packet pickup from 11-11:45 and a wiener dog check in from 1:30-2:00. Same day registration will be available for all events. Cash and credit cards accepted.
Signature Hair of the Dog shirts and stickers will be available for purchase as an add-on the day of the event with all profits going directly to the animal rescues.
Awards:
5K-Top 3 Overall Male, Female, and Dog will be awarded.
There will also be small awards for both the top Male and Female in the following age categories: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-69, 70+.
Beer Mile Top 3 Overall and 1st Place Relay Team
Wiener Dog Derby - Top 3 Dogs
Designated Drivers:
We want everyone to have fun and be safe. Please make plans to have a designated driver join you.
Other Festivities:
Join us for a whole day event benefitting our local rescues. This is a family friendly event with all ages able to participate in all events except the Beer Mile. There will be food trucks, pet friendly vender booths, fundraising events, and local rescues present to make sure everyone has the best time!
WHEN:
Saturday, May 9th
10:00 5K
12:00 Beer MILE
2:00 ish - Kids Donut Dash (this will take place after the Beer Mile so could start a little earlier or later than 2:00 depending on the number of participants).
3:00 Wiener Dog Derby
and a full day of run, dogs, beer, and FUN!
WHERE:
Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks
510 E Central Ave, Minot, ND
WHY:
We love running, dogs, and beer and we wanted turn those loves into a way to give back to the animal rescue organizations in our community.
This race is fun and social and is NOT a qualifier for the World Championship (yes thats a real thing).
EVENTS:
5K RUN/WALK AND DOG JOG This is a traditional 5K event and will be timed. You can run it as fast as you can or jog/walk it for fun. Feel free to bring your dog with you as this event is for the dogs, but dogs are not required! All human participants will get a signature Hair of the Dog mug as well as a free post run beer at Atypical.
BEER MILE Please join us for the 3rd annual Beer Mile! 4 Beers and a 1 Mile run! Here is how it is done..
- Drink one full can of beer within the sectioned off Beer Zone on our course.
- Run one loop of the 1/4 mile course. Simply follow the cones and back to the Beer Zone
- You will repeat the above steps 3 more times.
- If you "toss your cookies" (PLEASE use one of the garbage receptacles along the course for this purpose), you have to run a one lap penalty for this offense.
**Thankfully you don't have to consume an extra beer, just run an additional 1/4 mile.
Does that sound like an impossible feat? Get four friends and sign up for a Relay Team!
** You will be required to show your drivers license or proof of age. NO ID, NO RACE. NO EXCEPTIONS. All participants will be given a wrist bracelet that must be worn during the event.
All participants of the beer mile will get a signature Hair of the Dog mug as well as the four free Atypical beers used in the event.
KIDS DONUT DASH A fun opportunity for the kids to get in on the action and for us to cheer them on! This event is for children 12 and under and will require them to eat a donut quickly and then run 1/4 a mile. All participants will receive a Donut Dash participation medal.
WIENER DOG DERBY All Dachshunds and Dachshund mixes welcome. If we have enough registered Dachshunds we will have age categories but otherwise the top 3 dogs win. Each Dachshund should bring two human assistants, one to let them go when the race director yells go and one to stand on the other end of the lane bribing them with food or treats to get them to the other end the fastest. Each dog participant will get a treat bag and custom race bandana to wear at the event.
PACKET PICKUP AND DAY OF REGISTRATION:
Packet pickup will be held Friday May 8th from 4:30-7:00pm at Atypical Brewery and Barrelworks as well as the morning of the event from 8:45-9:45am. There will also be an additional beer mile packet pickup from 11-11:45 and a wiener dog check in from 1:30-2:00. Same day registration will be available for all events. Cash and credit cards accepted.
Signature Hair of the Dog shirts and stickers will be available for purchase as an add-on the day of the event with all profits going directly to the animal rescues.
Awards:
5K-Top 3 Overall Male, Female, and Dog will be awarded.
There will also be small awards for both the top Male and Female in the following age categories: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-69, 70+.
Beer Mile Top 3 Overall and 1st Place Relay Team
Wiener Dog Derby - Top 3 Dogs
Designated Drivers:
We want everyone to have fun and be safe. Please make plans to have a designated driver join you.
Other Festivities:
Join us for a whole day event benefitting our local rescues. This is a family friendly event with all ages able to participate in all events except the Beer Mile. There will be food trucks, pet friendly vender booths, fundraising events, and local rescues present to make sure everyone has the best time!
Races
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Hair of the Dog 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 9th May 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$32.80
This is a traditional 5K event and will be timed. You can run it as fast as you can or jog/walk it for fun. Feel free to bring your dog with you as this event is for the dogs, but dogs are not required! All human participants will get a signature Hair of the Dog mug as well as a free post run beer at Atypical. -
Hair of the Dog BEER MILE
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 9th May 2026 (12:00PM CDT)
$43.40
4 Beers and a 1 Mile run! Here is how it is done.. Drink one full can of beer within the sectioned off Beer Zone on our course. Run one loop of the 1/4 mile course. Simply follow the cones and back to the Beer Zone You will repeat the above steps 3 more times. If you "toss your cookies" (PLEASE use one of the garbage receptacles along the course for this purpose), you have to run a one lap penalty for this offense. Thankfully you don't have to consume an extra beer, just run an additional 1/4 mile. ** You will be required to show your drivers license or proof of age. NO ID, NO RACE. NO EXCEPTIONS. All participants will be given a wrist bracelet that must be worn during the event. All participants of the beer mile will get a signature Hair of the Dog mug as well as the four free Atypical beers used in the event. -
Hair of the Dog BEER MILE Relay Team
Incl. $4.30 Fee
Sat 9th May 2026 (12:00PM CDT)
$59.30
If slamming 4 beers and running a mile seems like just way to much, get 4 friends and have a Relay Team. Each person on the team will drink a beer and run 1/4 of the mile, then pass the metaphorical baton to a teammate to do the same. You may also sign up for the Relay with 2 or 3 people if someone wants to take it on more than once, there just has to be a total of 4 beers and 4 laps completed to get your final time! ** You will be required to show your drivers license or proof of age. NO ID, NO RACE. NO EXCEPTIONS. All participants will be given a wrist bracelet that must be worn during the event. All participants of the beer mile relay will get a signature Hair of the Dog mug as well as the team will receive the four free Atypical beers used in the event. -
Hair of the Dog Kids Donut Dash
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 9th May 2026 (2:00PM CDT)
$11.60
This is a way for the kids to join in the fun and allow us to cheer them on! For ages 12 and under. Participants will eat a donut quickly and then run 1/4 a mile. All participants will receive a Donut Dash participation medal. -
Hair of the Dog Wiener Dog Derby
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 9th May 2026 (3:00PM CDT)
$22.20
All Daschunds and Daschund mixes welcome. If we have enough registered Daschunds we will have age categories but otherwise the top 3 dogs win. Each Daschund should bring two human assistants, one to let them go when the race director yells go and one to stand on the other end of the lane bribing them with food or treats to get them to the other end the fastest. Each dog participant will get a treat bag and custom race bandana to wear at the event.
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