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”. Join the race and celebrate the 236th anniversary of this historic victory!
Start the year off with a bang at the 35th Annual Race for the Grasshopper 5k!
The 5k race is on a fast, certified course (USATF certified SC07031BS ) on the road around the battlefield.
Spartanburg Running Club members are eligible for a $10 discount off the race entry fee!
Log-in on the SRC homepage to find the discount code.
Not a member? Join the SRC today!
The 1 mile kids fun run is free and will be held at 8:30 am.
The 5K run/walk starts at 9:00 am.
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