# Race for the Grasshopper 5K

- **When:** Fri, Jan 8, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST
- **Where:** Cowpens National Battlefield, Gaffney, SC, 29341
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-81432-race-for-the-grasshopper-5k

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Gaffney/RacefortheGrasshopper5K?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

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

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-81432-race-for-the-grasshopper-5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-81432-race-for-the-grasshopper-5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).