Race for the Grasshopper 5K

  • Date Sat 11th January 2025
  • Location Gaffney, South Carolina
  • Price $32.80
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Race for the Grasshopper 5K, taking place on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in the historic town of Gaffney, Cherokee. This exciting event pays homage to the spirited competition that occurred at the close of the Battle of Cowpens in 1781, where American officers raced for a British three-pounder cannon known as the Grasshopper. Runners will tackle a scenic single loop course on paved roads at the Cowpens Battlefield, making it a perfect blend of history and athleticism.

Participants can pick up their bib numbers and shirts on race day from 7:00 AM to 8:15 AM at the Cowpens Battlefield Office Parking Lot, with early packet pick-up available on Friday, January 10, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Gotta Run Spartanburg. The race kicks off at 8:30 AM sharp, so be sure to arrive early! With awards for the top three overall finishers as well as age group categories ranging from 14 and under to 75 and over, this event promises to be a fantastic experience for runners of all levels. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and

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

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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