45TH Annual
45th Annual YMCA Hair of the Dog Run
45th Annual YMCA Hair of the Dog Run is a running race on January 1, 2027 in Spartanburg, SC, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
- Date
- January 1, 2027 (176 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg proudly unleashes the 45th Annual Hair of the Dog 10K, 5-Mile & 1-Mile Fun Run—the ultimate New Year's Day tradition!
Join the pack on January 1st, 2027 at the Thomas E. Hannah Family YMCA and kick off the new year the right way. Lace up with your furry co-pilot (leashed dogs welcome!) and sprint, jog, or stroll your way into 2027 with unstoppable energy. Whether you're chasing a PR or just chasing your tail, let's start the year strong—together!
Now in its 45th year, this beloved Spartanburg tradition brings runners, walkers, and four-legged friends together across three distances—the 10K, the 5K, and the family-friendly 1-Mile Dash—all starting and finishing on Ribault Street. Bring the whole family, shake off the holidays, and make your first miles of the year count.
Ready, set, unleash your 2027!
5K & 10K Race Timing by Upstate Race Series!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
54°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Spartanburg 3 Sse, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Spartanburg, SC
City Elevation
773 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 57 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Waiting For?
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176
Days to train
- Race
- 45th Annual YMCA Hair of the Dog Run
- Date
- January 1, 2027
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Make it a Racecation
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45th Annual YMCA Hair of the Dog Run
Jan 1, 2027