ANNUAL MAD DOG “HAIR OF THE DOG” NEW YEAR’S DAY RACE

Come join The MAD DOGS at 12 noon on New Year's Day, January 1st, in St. Petersburg at Ft. DeSoto Park’s North Beach for the Annual Hair of The Dog Triathlon (The Unofficial Season Opener).

Bring your drink of choice and a dish to share for the social afterwards!

The #1 rule for this event? Have fun! And remember: If You Can’t Race with the MAD DOGS, Stay On The Porch and Don’t Bark!

History of Hair of the Dog

In March of 2008, the Club accepted this informal race as a membership qualifier – provided a potential member swims the entire swim, bikes the entire bike, and completes the full distance of the run (yup, even up and down the stairs of the Fort). As always, we say: do one, do more and do better! (Note: we no longer require members to complete a triathlon prior to joining)

Each year since we meet at High Noon on January 1st at Ft. DeSoto’s North Beach to do an unofficial, un-timed sprint distance triathlon consisting of a little less than a quarter mile swim (wetsuit recommended — it ranges from 56-62 degrees), a ten-mile bike, and a three-mile run including the Fort. No entry fee. Just show up and have fun.

Afterwards, we typically provide pizza and some snacks, and of course enjoy what everyone brings to share.

You can click here for a map of Ft. DeSoto, which is located off the Pinellas Bayway between St. Pete Beach and Tierre Verde. Please plan for tolls and the park fee.

It’s the best way we can think of to kick off the New Year. Please make plans to join us! If you have any questions, write to events@stpetemaddogs.org.