Hare of the Dog 2 Mile Run/Walk
- Date Sat 2nd January 2027
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Price $31.74
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the New Year with a bang at the Hare of the Dog 2 Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, January 2, 2027! This exciting event takes place at Bridgeway Station in Simpsonville, Greenville, South Carolina, starting at 9:00 AM. Runners and walkers of all abilities are invited to take on this fun two-mile course that winds over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge and along the scenic Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Whether you're sprinting solo or bringing your furry friend along for the adventure, this race promises to be a paws-itively good time. Enjoy the thrill of racing before most people have had their first cup of coffee, and celebrate your achievement with a finisher medal, complimentary race photos, and a refreshing beer at the finish line! With live music and a festive post-race party, the Hare of the Dog 2 Mile Run/Walk is the perfect way to start 2027 with energy and fun. Don't miss out—register today and join the celebration!
Whether you're sprinting solo or bringing your furry friend along for the adventure, this race promises to be a paws-itively good time. Enjoy the thrill of racing before most people have had their first cup of coffee, and celebrate your achievement with a finisher medal, complimentary race photos, and a refreshing beer at the finish line! With live music and a festive post-race party, the Hare of the Dog 2 Mile Run/Walk is the perfect way to start 2027 with energy and fun. Don't miss out—register today and join the celebration!
Organiser's Description
[Hare of the Dog 2027]
[Hare of the Dog 2 Mile logo]
Upstate Race Series / Upstate Brew Series
HARE OF THE DOG 2 MILE RUN/WALK
2 MI
The most paws-itively hare-raising race of the year
Sat, Jan 2
2027
9:00 AM
start
Bridgeway Station
Simpsonville, SC
Register [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=119529]
Course map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3327027785686408996]Directions [https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1000+Via+Corso+Avenue+Simpsonville+SC+29681]Race groups [https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/119529]Donate [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/SC/Simpsonville/HareOfTheDog2Mile]Results [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/119529]Race photos [https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/SC/Simpsonville/HareOfTheDog2Mile]Apparel [https://upstateraceseries.myshopify.com/collections/hair-of-the-dog]
Two miles, one hill, and a beer waiting at the end of it. This is the short, fast, unserious way to start a year a paved sprint over the Bridgeway Station Bridge and out along the Swamp Rabbit Trail, done before most people have finished their first cup of coffee. Bring the dog, bring the pack, bring whoever you convinced to sign up on December 31st.
Runner Feedback
RACE DAY DETAILS
Saturday, January 2, 2027 at Bridgeway Station, 1000 Via Corso Avenue, Simpsonville, SC 29681. Get directions [https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1000+Via+Corso+Avenue+Simpsonville+SC+29681].
8:00 AM
Packet pickup opens
Begins one hour before the race at our green arch and tent. You can register from your mobile device right up until the gun goes off.
9:00 AM
Start
At the green tent and arch, between the large chalices at the entrance to Bridgeway Station the castle-looking place, if you have never been before.
On course
Over the bridge and back
The route winds over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge and along the connecting paths of the Swamp Rabbit Trail. It is an out-and-back, so stay to the right on your way out and back and you will keep the traffic flowing for everyone.
Finish
Medal, photos and a cold one
Afterward, stick around for music and a post-race party where you can groove, paw-ty, and celebrate with your pack. Every finisher gets a medal, complimentary race photos, and a cold one, and your entry supports local nonprofits through the Giving Series.
9:45 AM
Time limit
45 minutes.
After
Results and photos
Live results post to the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes. Free event photos are usually up within 4872 hours on our Facebook page.
COURSE OR RACE HIGHLIGHT
Two miles is an honest distance. It is long enough that going out too hard will cost you, and short enough that there is no hiding and no recovering whatever pace you pick in the first quarter mile is roughly the pace you are going to live with. That makes for a genuinely fun race to watch and a genuinely uncomfortable one to run well, which is the point.
Afterward, stick around for music and a post-race party where you can groove, paw-ty, and celebrate with your pack. Every finisher gets a medal, complimentary race photos, and a cold one, and your entry supports local nonprofits through the Giving Series.
[On the course at Hare of the Dog]
THE COURSE
One hundred percent paved and super speedy, with only one itty-bitty hill at the very end which you will have plenty of time to think about on the way out. The route winds over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge and along the connecting paths of the Swamp Rabbit Trail. It is an out-and-back, so stay to the right on your way out and back and you will keep the traffic flowing for everyone.
View the course map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3327027785686408996]
PARKING
Right at Bridgeway Station, and free. Your car will be within 100 meters of all the action and the start/finish line, so there is no long walk in and no long walk out.
AID STATIONS
No aid station on course on a two-mile route you will not need one. Water is available inside, and there is free beer at the finish for the humans.
HYDRATION
Water available insideFree beer at the finish
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Included with every entry
Free Race Photos
Professional photos of every runner, free to download after the race.
Race-day perk
Post-Run Beer from the Brewery
Free after the race for runners 21+ with ID. Provided by the brewery, not part of your race entry.
WHAT YOU GET
Finisher Medal
Every finisher
Race Socks
First 100 sign-ups
Race Tee
Add-on at registration [https://upstateraceseries.myshopify.com/collections/hair-of-the-dog]
CUSTOM RACE BIB + CHIP TIMING
Live results with splits.
CUSTOM RACE TATTOO + STICKERS
Race-day extras for every runner.
From past races. See all race photos [https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/SC/Simpsonville/HareOfTheDog2Mile]
RACE AWARDS
TOP 3 OVERALL (MALE & FEMALE)
The fastest three finishers will each receive a trophy to honor their achievement at the front of the pack.
AGE GROUP AWARDS (MALE & FEMALE)
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each of 15 age categories will earn an age group medal a custom piece to add to your finisher's lanyard at the end of the event.
SERIES RECOGNITION
This race counts toward season-long age group recognition in these two series:
Upstate Brew Series [https://runsignup.com/Series/UpstateBeer]Upstate Youth Series [https://runsignup.com/Series/Youth]
SERIES AWARDS
Run the series and earn more than a finish:
SERIES FINISHER finish 5 races in a series to earn that series Finisher coin and Finisher tee. Free and earned on the course, never sold.
UPSTATE 250 CLUB log 250 or more race miles across Upstate Race Series events in a season to earn the 250 Club buckle.
THE ANCHOR AWARD the runner with the most race miles across the Upstate Race Series keeps the Anchor Award for the year, and their name goes on it for good.
Age Group Categories
09
1012
1316
1719
2029
3034
3539
4044
4549
5054
5559
6064
6569
7079
80+
GIVING BACK
This race supports
New Foundations Home for Children
An Anderson nonprofit, founded in 1974, offering residential care, foster care and in-home services for struggling teens and vulnerable families. They host their own race too: COCOA 5K. Visit New Foundations Home for Children [https://newfoundationschildren.com/]COCOA 5K [https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Anderson/NewFoundation5k]Donate [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/SC/Simpsonville/HareOfTheDog2Mile]
Every Upstate Race Series event is part of the Upstate Giving Series, which connects our 30 races with 30 nonprofit organizations serving communities across the Upstate. Your registration and any donation you add at checkout go to work close to home you are not just running a race, you are funding the work of a neighbor. Upstate Giving Series [https://upstategivingseries.com/].
GROUPS & TEAMS
SAVE
$5
GROUPS OF 5+
RUN CLUBS & CREWS
Run it with your crew.
Your club is probably already here. Join it when you register and save when your group hits 5.
1
Find your club
50+ Upstate run clubs are preloaded.
2
Join at sign-up
Pick it during registration, or start your own crew.
3
Hit 5 runners
Everyone in the group saves $5. Early sign-ups get it back automatically.
ALREADY ON THE LIST Upstate Running ClubRockers Run ClubWR@DRunning for BrewsSwamp CommonersHub City RunnersDouble Stamp Run Club+ 44 more
Find your club [https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/119529]Register with your crew [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=119529]
The Upstate Running Club welcomes all local and regional running clubs to our events the more the merrier. Calling all running clubs and social run groups: Upstate Race Series welcomes crews of all kinds to join the fun. Whether your squad is full of weekend warriors, sunrise chasers, or runners motivated by the promise of a cold drink at the finish, we've got an event for you.
Sign up, share with friends and local running clubs, and cash in on race discounts and refunds when your team, run club, or band of misfits hits 5 runners or more.
GOOD TO KNOW
Can someone else pick up my packet for me?
No
Are dogs allowed on the course?
Of course.
Are headphones or earbuds allowed?
Yes jam away.
Is there race-day registration?
Yes, you can register using your mobile device until the gun goes off.
Where are the start and finish lines?
At the green tent and arch, between the large chalices at the entrance to Bridgeway Station the castle-looking place, if you have never been before.
Is there gear check or somewhere to leave personal items?
No, but your car will be within 100 meters of all the action and the start/finish lines.
Are there restrooms near the start/finish?
Not on course, but there are bathrooms inside Bridgeway Station.
Will I get a medal or a shirt?
All finishers receive a medal. Race apparel can be added during registration and is mailed directly to you, or you can shop the full collection on our Apparel tab.
What happens if there's bad weather?
Upstate Race Series races run rain or shine. In the event of lightning, extreme heat, or hazardous winter conditions, we'll post an update on this page and email registered runners as early as possible. Entry fees aren't refunded for weather delays see Managing Your Registration below.
Can spectators come watch?
Spectators are welcome. Runner parking fills up race morning if you're only here to cheer, plan for overflow parking nearby.
When will results and photos be available?
Live results post to the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes. Free event photos are usually up within 4872 hours on our Facebook page we'll tag the album so it's easy to find.
MANAGING YOUR REGISTRATION
Everything about your entry lives in your RunSignUp profile. Sign in, find this race under your upcoming events, and make the change yourself there is no need to email us first. From there you can:
Transfer your entry to another runner
Switch to a different distance at this race
Transfer your entry to a different Upstate Race Series event
Update your personal details name, address, emergency contact, shirt size
Manage add-ons, store items, and apparel purchases
ALL ENTRIES ARE FINAL. We do not offer refunds or deferrals but every option above stays open to you right up to race day, so a change of plans does not have to mean a wasted entry. Manage my registration [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
LET'S STAY CONNECTED
Follow along, gear up, and keep up with everything Upstate Race Series
This race
Register [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=119529]
Course map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3327027785686408996]
Directions [https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1000+Via+Corso+Avenue+Simpsonville+SC+29681]
Race groups [https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/119529]
Results [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/119529]
Race photos [https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/SC/Simpsonville/HareOfTheDog2Mile]
Race apparel [https://upstateraceseries.myshopify.com/collections/hair-of-the-dog]
Manage my registration [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
Series & giving
Upstate Brew Series [https://runsignup.com/Series/UpstateBeer]
Upstate Giving Series [https://upstategivingseries.com/]
New Foundations Home for Children [https://newfoundationschildren.com/]
COCOA 5K [https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Anderson/NewFoundation5k]
Donate [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/SC/Simpsonville/HareOfTheDog2Mile]
Upstate Race Series
UpstateRaceSeries.com [https://www.upstateraceseries.com]
Questions? Use the contact form below or tap the chat button in the corner.
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[Hare of the Dog 2 Mile logo]
Upstate Race Series / Upstate Brew Series
HARE OF THE DOG 2 MILE RUN/WALK
2 MI
The most paws-itively hare-raising race of the year
Sat, Jan 2
2027
9:00 AM
start
Bridgeway Station
Simpsonville, SC
Register [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=119529]
Course map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3327027785686408996]Directions [https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1000+Via+Corso+Avenue+Simpsonville+SC+29681]Race groups [https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/119529]Donate [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/SC/Simpsonville/HareOfTheDog2Mile]Results [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/119529]Race photos [https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/SC/Simpsonville/HareOfTheDog2Mile]Apparel [https://upstateraceseries.myshopify.com/collections/hair-of-the-dog]
Two miles, one hill, and a beer waiting at the end of it. This is the short, fast, unserious way to start a year a paved sprint over the Bridgeway Station Bridge and out along the Swamp Rabbit Trail, done before most people have finished their first cup of coffee. Bring the dog, bring the pack, bring whoever you convinced to sign up on December 31st.
Runner Feedback
RACE DAY DETAILS
Saturday, January 2, 2027 at Bridgeway Station, 1000 Via Corso Avenue, Simpsonville, SC 29681. Get directions [https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1000+Via+Corso+Avenue+Simpsonville+SC+29681].
8:00 AM
Packet pickup opens
Begins one hour before the race at our green arch and tent. You can register from your mobile device right up until the gun goes off.
9:00 AM
Start
At the green tent and arch, between the large chalices at the entrance to Bridgeway Station the castle-looking place, if you have never been before.
On course
Over the bridge and back
The route winds over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge and along the connecting paths of the Swamp Rabbit Trail. It is an out-and-back, so stay to the right on your way out and back and you will keep the traffic flowing for everyone.
Finish
Medal, photos and a cold one
Afterward, stick around for music and a post-race party where you can groove, paw-ty, and celebrate with your pack. Every finisher gets a medal, complimentary race photos, and a cold one, and your entry supports local nonprofits through the Giving Series.
9:45 AM
Time limit
45 minutes.
After
Results and photos
Live results post to the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes. Free event photos are usually up within 4872 hours on our Facebook page.
COURSE OR RACE HIGHLIGHT
Two miles is an honest distance. It is long enough that going out too hard will cost you, and short enough that there is no hiding and no recovering whatever pace you pick in the first quarter mile is roughly the pace you are going to live with. That makes for a genuinely fun race to watch and a genuinely uncomfortable one to run well, which is the point.
Afterward, stick around for music and a post-race party where you can groove, paw-ty, and celebrate with your pack. Every finisher gets a medal, complimentary race photos, and a cold one, and your entry supports local nonprofits through the Giving Series.
[On the course at Hare of the Dog]
THE COURSE
One hundred percent paved and super speedy, with only one itty-bitty hill at the very end which you will have plenty of time to think about on the way out. The route winds over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge and along the connecting paths of the Swamp Rabbit Trail. It is an out-and-back, so stay to the right on your way out and back and you will keep the traffic flowing for everyone.
View the course map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3327027785686408996]
PARKING
Right at Bridgeway Station, and free. Your car will be within 100 meters of all the action and the start/finish line, so there is no long walk in and no long walk out.
AID STATIONS
No aid station on course on a two-mile route you will not need one. Water is available inside, and there is free beer at the finish for the humans.
HYDRATION
Water available insideFree beer at the finish
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Included with every entry
Free Race Photos
Professional photos of every runner, free to download after the race.
Race-day perk
Post-Run Beer from the Brewery
Free after the race for runners 21+ with ID. Provided by the brewery, not part of your race entry.
WHAT YOU GET
Finisher Medal
Every finisher
Race Socks
First 100 sign-ups
Race Tee
Add-on at registration [https://upstateraceseries.myshopify.com/collections/hair-of-the-dog]
CUSTOM RACE BIB + CHIP TIMING
Live results with splits.
CUSTOM RACE TATTOO + STICKERS
Race-day extras for every runner.
From past races. See all race photos [https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/SC/Simpsonville/HareOfTheDog2Mile]
RACE AWARDS
TOP 3 OVERALL (MALE & FEMALE)
The fastest three finishers will each receive a trophy to honor their achievement at the front of the pack.
AGE GROUP AWARDS (MALE & FEMALE)
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each of 15 age categories will earn an age group medal a custom piece to add to your finisher's lanyard at the end of the event.
SERIES RECOGNITION
This race counts toward season-long age group recognition in these two series:
Upstate Brew Series [https://runsignup.com/Series/UpstateBeer]Upstate Youth Series [https://runsignup.com/Series/Youth]
SERIES AWARDS
Run the series and earn more than a finish:
SERIES FINISHER finish 5 races in a series to earn that series Finisher coin and Finisher tee. Free and earned on the course, never sold.
UPSTATE 250 CLUB log 250 or more race miles across Upstate Race Series events in a season to earn the 250 Club buckle.
THE ANCHOR AWARD the runner with the most race miles across the Upstate Race Series keeps the Anchor Award for the year, and their name goes on it for good.
Age Group Categories
09
1012
1316
1719
2029
3034
3539
4044
4549
5054
5559
6064
6569
7079
80+
GIVING BACK
This race supports
New Foundations Home for Children
An Anderson nonprofit, founded in 1974, offering residential care, foster care and in-home services for struggling teens and vulnerable families. They host their own race too: COCOA 5K. Visit New Foundations Home for Children [https://newfoundationschildren.com/]COCOA 5K [https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Anderson/NewFoundation5k]Donate [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/SC/Simpsonville/HareOfTheDog2Mile]
Every Upstate Race Series event is part of the Upstate Giving Series, which connects our 30 races with 30 nonprofit organizations serving communities across the Upstate. Your registration and any donation you add at checkout go to work close to home you are not just running a race, you are funding the work of a neighbor. Upstate Giving Series [https://upstategivingseries.com/].
GROUPS & TEAMS
SAVE
$5
GROUPS OF 5+
RUN CLUBS & CREWS
Run it with your crew.
Your club is probably already here. Join it when you register and save when your group hits 5.
1
Find your club
50+ Upstate run clubs are preloaded.
2
Join at sign-up
Pick it during registration, or start your own crew.
3
Hit 5 runners
Everyone in the group saves $5. Early sign-ups get it back automatically.
ALREADY ON THE LIST Upstate Running ClubRockers Run ClubWR@DRunning for BrewsSwamp CommonersHub City RunnersDouble Stamp Run Club+ 44 more
Find your club [https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/119529]Register with your crew [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=119529]
The Upstate Running Club welcomes all local and regional running clubs to our events the more the merrier. Calling all running clubs and social run groups: Upstate Race Series welcomes crews of all kinds to join the fun. Whether your squad is full of weekend warriors, sunrise chasers, or runners motivated by the promise of a cold drink at the finish, we've got an event for you.
Sign up, share with friends and local running clubs, and cash in on race discounts and refunds when your team, run club, or band of misfits hits 5 runners or more.
GOOD TO KNOW
Can someone else pick up my packet for me?
No
Are dogs allowed on the course?
Of course.
Are headphones or earbuds allowed?
Yes jam away.
Is there race-day registration?
Yes, you can register using your mobile device until the gun goes off.
Where are the start and finish lines?
At the green tent and arch, between the large chalices at the entrance to Bridgeway Station the castle-looking place, if you have never been before.
Is there gear check or somewhere to leave personal items?
No, but your car will be within 100 meters of all the action and the start/finish lines.
Are there restrooms near the start/finish?
Not on course, but there are bathrooms inside Bridgeway Station.
Will I get a medal or a shirt?
All finishers receive a medal. Race apparel can be added during registration and is mailed directly to you, or you can shop the full collection on our Apparel tab.
What happens if there's bad weather?
Upstate Race Series races run rain or shine. In the event of lightning, extreme heat, or hazardous winter conditions, we'll post an update on this page and email registered runners as early as possible. Entry fees aren't refunded for weather delays see Managing Your Registration below.
Can spectators come watch?
Spectators are welcome. Runner parking fills up race morning if you're only here to cheer, plan for overflow parking nearby.
When will results and photos be available?
Live results post to the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes. Free event photos are usually up within 4872 hours on our Facebook page we'll tag the album so it's easy to find.
MANAGING YOUR REGISTRATION
Everything about your entry lives in your RunSignUp profile. Sign in, find this race under your upcoming events, and make the change yourself there is no need to email us first. From there you can:
Transfer your entry to another runner
Switch to a different distance at this race
Transfer your entry to a different Upstate Race Series event
Update your personal details name, address, emergency contact, shirt size
Manage add-ons, store items, and apparel purchases
ALL ENTRIES ARE FINAL. We do not offer refunds or deferrals but every option above stays open to you right up to race day, so a change of plans does not have to mean a wasted entry. Manage my registration [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
LET'S STAY CONNECTED
Follow along, gear up, and keep up with everything Upstate Race Series
This race
Register [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=119529]
Course map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3327027785686408996]
Directions [https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1000+Via+Corso+Avenue+Simpsonville+SC+29681]
Race groups [https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/119529]
Results [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/119529]
Race photos [https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/SC/Simpsonville/HareOfTheDog2Mile]
Race apparel [https://upstateraceseries.myshopify.com/collections/hair-of-the-dog]
Manage my registration [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
Series & giving
Upstate Brew Series [https://runsignup.com/Series/UpstateBeer]
Upstate Giving Series [https://upstategivingseries.com/]
New Foundations Home for Children [https://newfoundationschildren.com/]
COCOA 5K [https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Anderson/NewFoundation5k]
Donate [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/SC/Simpsonville/HareOfTheDog2Mile]
Upstate Race Series
UpstateRaceSeries.com [https://www.upstateraceseries.com]
Questions? Use the contact form below or tap the chat button in the corner.
Instagram @upstateraceseries [https://www.instagram.com/upstateraceseries]
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Apparel store [https://upstateraceseries.myshopify.com/]
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Hare of the Dog 2 Mile
Incl. $2.74 Fee & Event Socks
Sat 2nd January 2027 (9:00AM EST)
$31.74
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