Hare of the Dog 2 Mile Run/Walk
- Date Sat 3rd January 2026
- Time 4:00PM EST
- Location Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Price $21.14 - $107.00
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the New Year with a bang at the Hare of the Dog 2 Mile Run/Walk, happening on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in the charming town of Simpsonville, Greenville! This whimsical event invites all ages, from energetic kids to furry friends, to join in on a delightful 2-mile dash that promises fun, laughter, and community spirit. The race starts at 4:00 PM at the scenic Bridgeway Station, where participants will enjoy a fast-paced, paved course featuring only one tiny hill at the end.
Whether you're racing with your four-legged companion or making new friends along the way, this event is designed for everyone looking to embrace a joyful start to the New Year. Expect a vibrant atmosphere filled with tail-wagging excitement, as prizes await the fastest hares and pups at the finish line. So, lace up your sneakers, grab your pet, and hop on over to Bridgeway Station for a day of unforgettable fun and furry camaraderie! Don't miss out on the chance to make this New Year's celebration a howlin' good time!
Whether you're racing with your four-legged companion or making new friends along the way, this event is designed for everyone looking to embrace a joyful start to the New Year. Expect a vibrant atmosphere filled with tail-wagging excitement, as prizes await the fastest hares and pups at the finish line. So, lace up your sneakers, grab your pet, and hop on over to Bridgeway Station for a day of unforgettable fun and furry camaraderie! Don't miss out on the chance to make this New Year's celebration a howlin' good time!
Organiser's Description
HARE OF THE DOG 2 MILE RACE
NO PUP!? BRING YOUR OWN BARK BARK! SQUEAK SQUEAK!
HEY THERE, FUR-IENDS AND FLUFF ENTHUSIASTS, WELCOME TO THE MOST PAWS-ITIVELY HARE-RAISING RACE OF THE YEAR! WE'RE THE UPSTATE RACE SERIES, AND WE'VE COOKED UP A 2-MILE DASH THATS AS QUICK AS A BUNNY AND AS PLAYFUL AS A PUP!
WHETHER YOU BRING YOUR PET PAL, A FRIEND THATS FURRY, OR IF YOURE FLYING SOLO (JUST HOP ON OVER AND MAKE A NEW FUR-IEND), THIS RACE PROMISES FAST, FUN, AND A DASH OF SILLINESS. OUR COURSE IS 100% PAVEDSUPER SPEEDY WITH ONLY ONE ITTY-BITTY HILL AT THE VERY END.
WHY JOIN OUR WOOF-TASTIC & HOPPIN GOOD TIME?
* For All Ages: Kids, canines, and even the grown-ups shaking off the last nights antics are welcome!
* Family-Friendly Fun: Its the perfect way to kickoff the New Year with a furry flourish and a hoppin good run!
* Community Vibes: Join a pack and a burrow full of friends who all share a love for racing and a bit of mischief
EVENT DETAILS:
* Where: Bridgway Station: 1000 Via Corso Ave, Simpsonville, SC 29681
* When: Race starts at 4:00 PM (Pack your treats and prepare for some serious tail wagging!)
* Packet Pickup: Begins 1 hour before the raceget your bib and your groove on!
AWARDS & SHINY THINGS:
OVERALL WINNERS WILL SNAG EPIC PRIZES AT THE FINISH LINE, AND OUR AGE GROUP AWARDS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ONE HOUR AFTER THE EVENT. SO WHETHER YOU'RE THE SWIFT BUNNY OR THE SPEEDY PUP, THERES SOMETHING SHINY WAITING JUST FOR YOU!
COURSE MAP CLICK HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3327027785686408996]
THIS RACE COURSE AT BRIDGEWAY STATION IS PRIMED FOR SPEEDY STRIDES AND FRIENDLY COMPETITION BETWEEN THE HARES AND THE HAIR ON THE BACK OF YOUR FURRY FRIEND! YOULL BE RACING THROUGH OUR FAST & FUN ROUTE THAT WINDS OVER THE ICONIC BRIDGEWAY STATION BRIDGE AND ALONG THE CONNECTING PATHS OF THE SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL. REMEMBERSTAY TO THE RIGHT ON YOUR WAY OUT AND BACK SO ALL OUR RUNNERS AND FOUR-LEGGED COMPANIONS CAN TROT TOGETHER IN PERFECT HARMONY! SO, CMON, HOP TO IT AND WAG ALONG TO A RACE THATS MORE FUN THAN A GAME OF FETCH ON A SUNNY DAY! LACE UP, SHOW UP, AND LETS MAKE THIS NEW YEAR AT BRIDGEWAY STATION A HOWLIN AND HOPPIN GOOD TIME!
BARK, BARK! SQUEAK, SQUEAK!
UPSTATE RACE SERIES REGISTRATION POLICIES & OPTIONS
CHECK MARK BUTTON TRANSFERS
* Registered participants may transfer their entry to another person through their RunSignUp profile
* Transfer & Manage Registration HERE [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
CHECK MARK BUTTON DISTANCE CHANGES
* Participants may switch to a different race distance (e.g., drop from Half Marathon to 5K).
* Switch Distance & Manage Registration HERE [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
CHECK MARK BUTTON CLUB & REFERRAL DISCOUNTS
* Join the Upstate Running Club and receive 15% OFF registration.
* Refer 2+ runners and receive $5 OFF.
CHECK MARK BUTTON RACE SHIRTS & SWAG
* Race shirts are sold and shipped separately.
* Finisher medals and awards (age group & overall) are not shipped.
CHECK MARK BUTTON REFUNDS & DEFERRALS
* No refunds or deferrals will be offered (unless the event sells out).
* If the race sells out, you may request a 50% OFF code for a future Upstate Race Series event.
NO PUP!? BRING YOUR OWN BARK BARK! SQUEAK SQUEAK!
HEY THERE, FUR-IENDS AND FLUFF ENTHUSIASTS, WELCOME TO THE MOST PAWS-ITIVELY HARE-RAISING RACE OF THE YEAR! WE'RE THE UPSTATE RACE SERIES, AND WE'VE COOKED UP A 2-MILE DASH THATS AS QUICK AS A BUNNY AND AS PLAYFUL AS A PUP!
WHETHER YOU BRING YOUR PET PAL, A FRIEND THATS FURRY, OR IF YOURE FLYING SOLO (JUST HOP ON OVER AND MAKE A NEW FUR-IEND), THIS RACE PROMISES FAST, FUN, AND A DASH OF SILLINESS. OUR COURSE IS 100% PAVEDSUPER SPEEDY WITH ONLY ONE ITTY-BITTY HILL AT THE VERY END.
WHY JOIN OUR WOOF-TASTIC & HOPPIN GOOD TIME?
* For All Ages: Kids, canines, and even the grown-ups shaking off the last nights antics are welcome!
* Family-Friendly Fun: Its the perfect way to kickoff the New Year with a furry flourish and a hoppin good run!
* Community Vibes: Join a pack and a burrow full of friends who all share a love for racing and a bit of mischief
EVENT DETAILS:
* Where: Bridgway Station: 1000 Via Corso Ave, Simpsonville, SC 29681
* When: Race starts at 4:00 PM (Pack your treats and prepare for some serious tail wagging!)
* Packet Pickup: Begins 1 hour before the raceget your bib and your groove on!
AWARDS & SHINY THINGS:
OVERALL WINNERS WILL SNAG EPIC PRIZES AT THE FINISH LINE, AND OUR AGE GROUP AWARDS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ONE HOUR AFTER THE EVENT. SO WHETHER YOU'RE THE SWIFT BUNNY OR THE SPEEDY PUP, THERES SOMETHING SHINY WAITING JUST FOR YOU!
COURSE MAP CLICK HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3327027785686408996]
THIS RACE COURSE AT BRIDGEWAY STATION IS PRIMED FOR SPEEDY STRIDES AND FRIENDLY COMPETITION BETWEEN THE HARES AND THE HAIR ON THE BACK OF YOUR FURRY FRIEND! YOULL BE RACING THROUGH OUR FAST & FUN ROUTE THAT WINDS OVER THE ICONIC BRIDGEWAY STATION BRIDGE AND ALONG THE CONNECTING PATHS OF THE SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL. REMEMBERSTAY TO THE RIGHT ON YOUR WAY OUT AND BACK SO ALL OUR RUNNERS AND FOUR-LEGGED COMPANIONS CAN TROT TOGETHER IN PERFECT HARMONY! SO, CMON, HOP TO IT AND WAG ALONG TO A RACE THATS MORE FUN THAN A GAME OF FETCH ON A SUNNY DAY! LACE UP, SHOW UP, AND LETS MAKE THIS NEW YEAR AT BRIDGEWAY STATION A HOWLIN AND HOPPIN GOOD TIME!
BARK, BARK! SQUEAK, SQUEAK!
UPSTATE RACE SERIES REGISTRATION POLICIES & OPTIONS
CHECK MARK BUTTON TRANSFERS
* Registered participants may transfer their entry to another person through their RunSignUp profile
* Transfer & Manage Registration HERE [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
CHECK MARK BUTTON DISTANCE CHANGES
* Participants may switch to a different race distance (e.g., drop from Half Marathon to 5K).
* Switch Distance & Manage Registration HERE [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
CHECK MARK BUTTON CLUB & REFERRAL DISCOUNTS
* Join the Upstate Running Club and receive 15% OFF registration.
* Refer 2+ runners and receive $5 OFF.
CHECK MARK BUTTON RACE SHIRTS & SWAG
* Race shirts are sold and shipped separately.
* Finisher medals and awards (age group & overall) are not shipped.
CHECK MARK BUTTON REFUNDS & DEFERRALS
* No refunds or deferrals will be offered (unless the event sells out).
* If the race sells out, you may request a 50% OFF code for a future Upstate Race Series event.
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