45th Annual YMCA Hair of the Dog Run
Friday, January 1, 2027
Directions
Friday, January 1, 2027
151 Ribault Street
Spartanburg, SC
Friday, January 1, 2027
151 Ribault Street
Spartanburg, SC
YMCA OF GREATER SPARTANBURG
45th Annual YMCA Hair of the Dog Run
10K – 5K – 1 MILE
Start the year with your best friend
🐾🎉🐕
Fri, Jan 1
2027
9:00 AM
start
Thomas E. Hannah Family YMCA
Spartanburg, SC
The ultimate New Year's Day tradition: a 10K, 5K and 1-Mile Dash where leashed dogs are welcome to join the pack.
ABOUT THE RACE
The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg proudly unleashes the 45th Annual Hair of the Dog 10K, 5K & 1-Mile Dash, the ultimate New Year's Day tradition!
Join the pack on January 1, 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. Bring the whole family, shake off the holidays, and make your first miles of the year count. Ready, set, unleash your 2027!
RACE DAY DETAILS
DATE
Friday, January 1, 2027 (New Year's Day)
START TIMES
10K: 9:00 AM · 1 Mile Dash: 9:05 AM · 5K: 9:15 AM
LOCATION
Thomas E. Hannah Family YMCA
151 Ribault Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302
REGISTRATION
Online registration is open until race morning: the 10K closes at 9:00 AM and the 5K and 1 Mile Dash at 9:30 AM on January 1.
THE EVENTS
9:00 AM
10K (6.2 Mile) Run
The longest way to shake off the holidays, starting and finishing on Ribault Street.
9:05 AM
1 Mile Dash
The family-friendly mile. Bring the kids and the dog!
9:15 AM
5K (3.1 Mile) Run
Run, jog or stroll your first 3.1 miles of the year.
Breakfast Only
Not running? Join the fun for breakfast.
COURSE
All three distances start and finish on Ribault Street at the Thomas E. Hannah Family YMCA. Leashed dogs are welcome on course.
Start/Finish on Google Maps
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Race t-shirt with your 10K, 5K or 1 Mile Dash entry
Chip timing for the 5K and 10K
LET'S STAY CONNECTED
YMCA of Greater SpartanburgManage RegistrationContact the Race Director
Questions? Use the contact form or tap the chat button in the corner.
10K
1 mile
5K
6.1 mi
3.2 mi
10 mi
5 mi