Sun, Sep 27, 2026

19th Dogfish Dash

Milton, DE

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020

3.81 Miles1.83 Miles

About the 19th Dogfish Dash

The course winds through Milton, starting and finishing at the Dogfish Head brewery. The distance is described as approximate, which tells you something about the spirit of the morning. A recycled costume contest runs before the gun, with participants building outfits from old cans, cardboard, and bottle caps. Proceeds go to a local land conservation nonprofit.

Packet pickup happens at two separate events before race day, and there is no morning-of pickup, so plan ahead. After the race, a draft beer trailer is on site along with activities from the land trust and other partners.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a big field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.81 Miles · 2025 results

1,067finishers

19:07winner

39:42median

1:20:40cutoff

Top 3: Dylan Smiley (19:07) · Pierce Conlon (20:56) · Andy Gorlich (21:47)

1.83 Miles · 2025 results

265finishers

26:37winner

36:19median

1:08:19cutoff

Top 3: Kathleen Hummel (26:37) · Megan Endebrock (26:59) · Susan Buda (27:14)

The 19th Dogfish Dash has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.81 Miles9/27/2026 09:00$50

1.83 Miles9/27/2026 09:00$40

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Common Questions About the 19th Dogfish Dash

Will I finish last at the 19th Dogfish Dash?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.81 Miles field finished slower than 39:42, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:20:40, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 19th Dogfish Dash a good first 3.81 Miles?

With 1,067 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.81 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 19th Dogfish Dash?

The 3.81 Miles winner ran 19:07 while the median finisher took 39:42. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.