Race Details

Race for the Grasshopper 5K

Race for the Grasshopper 5K is an upcoming race scheduled for Sat, Jan 09 2027 in Gaffney, SC (America/New York timezone).
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  • 2027-01-09

    Race Date

  • Open

    Registration Status

  • Gaffney, SC

    Location

Event Schedule

Here is the latest schedule of events:

Name Distance Type Price Start Time
5K 5K running_race $40.00 1/9/2027 08:30

Race for the Grasshopper 5K Race Details

The latest details from your Race Directors:

At the close of the Battle of Cowpens in 1781, two American officers—confident in victory—raced for the ultimate prize, a British three-pounder cannon, called the “Grasshopper”.
Bib numbers and shirts can be picked up morning of the race or Friday Jan 10th from 5-7pm at Gotta Run Spartanburg. 
Race will start at 8:30am on January 9th
No Race Day Sign Up 
We will not be able to offer refunds or Deferrals- Weather can be an issue in January some years we have to reschedule for safety.  
Early packet pick up- Friday January 8th 5pm-7pm at Gotta Run Spartanburg 
Race day packet pick up- Saturday Jan 9th 7:00am- 8:15am at Cowpens Battlefield Office parking lot 
Course Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7dpNfwvAIM 
The course is a single loop course on the paved road at Cowpens Battlefield.  
AwardsTop 3 Overall: open, masters, grandmasters
Age group awards:
14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44,
45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over

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Gaffney, SC

(America/New York timezone)

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