Events
10K (6.2 Mile) Run
Price:
$30
Time:
9:00AM EST
- 12:00PM EST
Registration ends January 1, 2026 at 9:00am EST
5K (3.1 Mile) Run
Price:
$25
Time:
9:30AM EST
- 12:00PM EST
Registration ends January 1, 2026 at 9:30am EST
1 Mile Dash
Price:
$15
Time:
9:05AM EST
- 12:00PM EST
Registration ends January 1, 2026 at 9:30am EST
Breakfast only
Price:
$7
Time:
9:00AM EST
- 12:00PM EST
Registration ends January 1, 2026 at 1:00pm EST
Kick Off 2026 with a Howl! 🐾
The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg proudly unleashes the 44th Annual Hair of the Dog 5K, 10K & 1-Mile Fun Run—the ultimate New Year’s Day tradition! Join the pack on January 1st at the Thomas E. Hannah Family YMCA, lace up with your furry co-pilot (leashed dogs welcome!), and sprint, jog, or stroll into the new year with unstoppable energy. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just chasing your tail, let’s start 2026 strong—together!
5K & 10K Race Timing by Upstate Race Series | Race announced by Urban Announcing
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Event Location
Thomas E. Hannah YMCA
151 Ribault Street
Spartanburg, SC 29302 US
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Race Awards
🥇5K Awards🥇
- Overall Winners (with medal) Top 3 male and top 3 female finishers:
- 1st Place: $75 Gotta Run gift card + YMCA Hair of the Dog socks
- 2nd Place: $50 Gotta Run gift card + YMCA Hair of the Dog socks
- 3rd Place: $25 Gotta Run gift card + YMCA Hair of the Dog socks
- Age Group Winners (1st place male and female in each group, with medal) $20 Gotta Run gift card per winner
- 0–17 years old
- 18–24 years old
- 25–34 years old
- 35–44 years old
- 45–54 years old
- 55 and older
🥇10K Awards🥇
- Overall Winners (with medal) Top 3 male and top 3 female finishers:
- 1st Place: $75 Gotta Run gift card + YMCA Hair of the Dog socks
- 2nd Place: $50 Gotta Run gift card + YMCA Hair of the Dog socks
- 3rd Place: $25 Gotta Run gift card + YMCA Hair of the Dog socks
- Age Group Winners (1st place male and female in each group, with medal) $20 Gotta Run gift card per winner
- 0–17 years old
- 18–24 years old
- 25–34 years old
- 35–44 years old
- 45–54 years old
- 55 and older
🥇1 Mile Awards 🥇
- Overall Winners (with medal) Top 3 male and top 3 female finishers:
- 1st Place: $50 Gotta Run gift card
- 2nd Place: $30 Gotta Run gift card
- 3rd Place: $20 Gotta Run gift card
