Race for the Grasshopper 5K

 At the close of the Battle of Cowpens in 1781, two American officers—confident in victory—raced 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