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Saturday, January 9th, 2027
Cowpens National Battlefield, Gaffney SC
5K
35–52°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2026
53–64°F
rain
2025
22–39°F
dry
2024
38–61°F
rain
2023
38–54°F
dry
2022
36–51°F
rain
2021
31–48°F
dry
2020
35–55°F
dry
2019
39–55°F
dry
2018
28–61°F
dry
2017
14–34°F
dry
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About this race
🏃♂️ Race Overview
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”.
📅 Race Details
- Date: January 9, 2027
- Time: Race will start at 8:30am
- Location: Cowpens National Battlefield, Gaffney, SC
- Link: Race Registration
📋 Packet Pickup
- Early Packet Pickup: Friday January 8th, 5pm-7pm at Gotta Run Spartanburg
- Race Day Pickup: Saturday Jan 9th, 7:00am - 8:15am at Cowpens Battlefield Office parking lot
- Shirts and Bibs: Can be picked up morning of the race or the day before
- No Race Day Sign Up: No registrations will be available on the day of the race
⚠️ Important Policies
- No Refunds: We will not be able to offer refunds or deferrals
- Weather Considerations: Weather can be an issue in January: some years we may have to reschedule for safety
🏆 Awards
Awards will be given to the top three overall winners in the open, masters, and grandmasters categories.
Age group awards will be presented in the following categories:
- 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
🎥 Course Information
The course is a single loop course on the paved road at Cowpens Battlefield.
Course Video: Watch Here
Course map
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