Race for the Grasshopper 5K

  • Date Sat 11th January 2025
  • Time 8:30AM EST
  • Location Gaffney, South Carolina
  • Price $32.80
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Race for the Grasshopper 5K on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in the historic town of Gaffney, Cherokee. This exciting event commemorates the spirited race between American officers at the end of the Battle of Cowpens in 1781, as they dashed for the coveted British three-pounder cannon known as the Grasshopper.

Participants will enjoy a scenic single-loop course on paved roads at the Cowpens Battlefield, providing a perfect blend of history and fitness. The race kicks off at 8:30 AM, and runners can pick up their bib numbers and shirts either on the morning of the event or during early packet pickup on Friday, January 10th, from 5 PM to 7 PM at Gotta Run Spartanburg. With awards for the top three overall finishers, as well as age group awards for runners of all ages, this is an event you won't want to miss! Secure your spot and prepare for an unforgettable morning filled with community spirit and competition.

Organiser's Description

At the close of the Battle of Cowpens in 1781, two American officersconfident in victoryraced 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 JAN 11TH

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 JAN 10TH 5PM-7PM AT GOTTA RUN SPARTANBURG

RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP- SATURDAY JAN 11TH 7:00AM- 8:15AM AT COWPENS BATTLEFIELD OFFICE PARKING LOT

SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AFTER DEC 25TH

Course Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7dpNfwvAIM

The course is a single loop course on the paved road at Cowpens Battlefield.

Awards
Top 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

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th January 2025 (8:30AM EST)

    $32.80

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Location

Cowpens National Battlefield, 4001 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, 29341, SC, United States

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