Race for the Grasshopper 5K
- Date Sat 9th January 2027
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Gaffney, South Carolina
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting "Race for the Grasshopper 5K" on Saturday, January 9, 2027, in Gaffney, Cherokee! This vibrant event commemorates a historic moment from the Battle of Cowpens in 1781, where two American officers raced to secure a British cannon, known as the Grasshopper. Runners and spectators alike will enjoy a scenic single loop course along the paved roads of Cowpens Battlefield, starting at 8:30 AM.
Participants can pick up their bib numbers and shirts on race day from 7:00 AM to 8:15 AM or opt for early packet pickup on Friday, January 8th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Gotta Run Spartanburg. With awards for the top three overall finishers as well as age group awards spanning from 14 & under to 75 & over, there’s plenty of incentive to lace up those running shoes! Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event that combines history, fitness, and community spirit!
Participants can pick up their bib numbers and shirts on race day from 7:00 AM to 8:15 AM or opt for early packet pickup on Friday, January 8th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Gotta Run Spartanburg. With awards for the top three overall finishers as well as age group awards spanning from 14 & under to 75 & over, there’s plenty of incentive to lace up those running shoes! Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event that combines history, fitness, and community spirit!
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 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.
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
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.
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
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th January 2027 (8:30AM EST)
$27.50
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Cowpens National Battlefield, 4001 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, 29341, SC, United States
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