Registration Open: 14th Annual Bunny Palooza 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk with the Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation
The Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation (QRCF) proudly presents the 2026 Bunny Palooza 5K run or 1 Mile walk event. There will also be a Kiddie Dash just prior to the 5K start. there is no registration or shirts for the Kiddie Dash. Please Join us in celebrating the 2026 Bunny Palooza walk/run in Bethany Beach, DE on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
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How It Works
- Register – Choose your live event: 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk. Must register by March 24, 2026 to ensure that you get your desired event shirt size. Online registration closes on April 2, 2026 at 10PM. Onsite registration is available during packet pick up on April 3rd from 4-6 PM at Mango’s in Bethany Beach, DE. There will be limited registration on the morning prior to the event on the 4th. Event shirts will be on a first come basis and there is no guarantee of desired sizes or availability during onsite registration.
- Share – Share photos on Facebook and Instagram!
- Live race/walk – Register online before April 2, 2026 and show up on Saturday, April 4th at the Bethany Beach boardwalk for the run or walk. Packet pick up will be the day before the event (April 3rd) at Mangos from 4-6PM. You must register by March 24th to guarantee your event shirt size.
LIVE 5K run or One Mile Walk
- 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 Seashore Striders Event Production
- The 1 Mile walk is not timed and bibs without a timing chip will be provided.
- Dogs are allowed on the 1 Mile Walk Only, dogs and strollers should start at the rear of the participants.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Register – Online Only for pre registration
Packet Pick up:
Friday, April 3rd, 2026 at Mangos from 4-6PM
Time: 4pm – 6pm
*Packet pick-up at Mangos Restaurant, 97 Garfield Pkwy, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. There’s no guarantee of event shirt availability for those who late register onsite.
Saturday, April 4, 2026 – Bethany Beach Bandstand Plaza
Time: 7:30am – 8:30 am
*Race day packet pick-up – Limited onsite registration and there’s no guarantee that event shirts will be available during this time.
Time:8:55 am
*Mandatory Pre-Race meeting at the starting line
Race Time
9:00 am- 5k start (Kiddie Dash just prior to the 5K start)
9:10 am- 1m start
COURSE
Fast and flat. 5k is one loop ending on Bethany Beach Boardwalk and the one mile
non competitive walk starts at Garfield and Atlantic Ave and does one loop with finish on the boardwalk.
5k Course Map
1 Mile Course Map
NOTICE: No dogs allowed in the 5K race due to insurance liability. Bibs are non-transferable.
AMENITIES
Short-sleeve tech tee – Register by March 24, 2026 to ensure that you get an event shirt in your requested size. Event shirts are NOT guaranteed for anyone registering onsite on April 3rd or 4th.
Custom “Bunny Palooza” BIBs
SWAG – TBA
Post Event at Mangos, Bethany Beach – This is included for all participants. Non participants can purchase a wrist band for $15. This event may be cancelled due to any health, weather, or other conditions that deem appropriate.
– Fun, festive course
– Music pre and post race!
– Post-race party with Michelob Ultra, etc provided by NKS Distributors!
– A perfect way to start the spring season
– Finish oceanfront on the Bethany Beach Boardwalk
AWARDS
- 1st place overall male
- 1st place overall female
- 1st Master male & female (Masters are 40-49)
- 1st Grand Master male & female (Grand Masters are 50-59)
- 1st Sr Grand Master male & female ( Sr Grand Masters are 60-69)
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd place age group male
- 1st,2nd, 3rd place age group female
- 5k Run: 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+
TIMING
RESULTS
RACE POLICY:
- Rain or shine event
- 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 1 mile walk
- There are no refunds for any reason. Race registration fees (and the processing charge from RunSignUp) are not refundable. These funds are used to pay for race premiums, permits, supplies, and other costs incurred before, during, and after the event is held. To be consistent and fair to everyone we cannot make exceptions to this policy.
Date and Time
Monday Feb 16, 2026 Saturday Apr 4, 2026
Event Date:
Saturday Apr 4, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
Fees/Admission
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