Race for the Grasshopper 5K
- Date
- January 9, 2027
- Distance
- 5K
From the Organizer
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 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
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
50°
Typical Low
27°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ninety Nine Is, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Gaffney, SC
Elevation
762 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 33 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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215
Days to train
- Race
- Race for the Grasshopper 5K
- Date
- January 9, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Race for the Grasshopper 5K?
- Race for the Grasshopper 5K is a running race held in Gaffney, South Carolina on January 9, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Race for the Grasshopper 5K?
- Saturday, January 9, 2027 in Gaffney, South Carolina at Cowpens National Battlefield, Gaffney, SC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Race for the Grasshopper 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Race for the Grasshopper 5K
Jan 9, 2027