Grasshopper 5k - Spartanburg Running Club

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February 8, 2024
8:30 am

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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 anniversary of this historic victory!

Current/Past Grasshopper Results
Thanks to everyone who participated!

Race Schedule
5K run/walk -- 8:30 AM	Cowpens National Battlefield Packet pick-up is in front of the park office starting at 7:30 am.

*No race day registration.*

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

Directions to Cowpens National Battlefield

Greenville/Spartanburg:
From I-85 northbound, take exit 83. Turn left, on Hwy 110. Drive about 8 miles. At the intersection for Hwys 110, 221, and 11, turn right. The park is about a half mile on the right.

Charlotte:
From I-85 southbound, take exit 92 at Gaffney, west toward Chesnee on Hwy 11. The park is about 10 miles on the left.

Asheville:
From I-26 eastbound, take exit 5, east toward Chesnee on Hwy 11. The park is about 20 miles on the right.

Columbia:
From I-26 westbound, take I-85 North, take exit 83. Turn left, on Hwy 110. Drive about 8 miles. At the intersection for Hwys 110, 221, and 11, turn right. The park is about a half mile on the right.

GPS Directional Devices:
To reach the physical address of the Visitor Center please use the following address:
                                  4001 Chesnee Highway
                                  Gaffney, SC 29341
                                                       OR
                                  Lat / Long: 35.13394 / -81.81455

More Information

Race Directors

Carson Blackwelder
carsonblackwelder@hotmail.com

Course USATF Certified SC07031BS