
Hare of the Dog 2 Mile Run/Walk
Simpsonville, SC
Sat, Jan 2, 2027
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Saturday, January 2nd, 2027
1000 Via Corso Avenue, Simpsonville SC
38–54°F · some rain risk
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2026
41–63°F
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28–47°F
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2024
30–49°F
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47–67°F
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2022
57–70°F
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2021
44–63°F
dry
2020
40–48°F
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2019
49–58°F
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2018
15–33°F
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2017
47–53°F
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About this race
Hare of the Dog 2 Mile Race
No pup! Bring your own BARK bark! SQUEAK squeak!
Hey there, fur-iends and fluff enthusiasts, welcome to the most paws-itively hare-raising race of the year! We're the Upstate Race Series, and we've cooked up a 2-mile dash that's as quick as a bunny and as playful as a pup.
Whether you bring your pet pal, a friend that's furry, or you're flying solo (just hop on over and make a new fur-iend), this race promises fast, fun, and a dash of silliness. Our course is 100% paved — super speedy with only one itty-bitty hill at the very end.
Why Join Our Woof-tastic & Hoppin' Good Time?
- For All Ages: Kids, canines, and even the grown-ups shaking off the last night's antics are welcome!
- Family-Friendly Fun: It's the perfect way to kick off the New Year with a furry flourish and a hoppin' good run.
- Community Vibes: Join a pack and a burrow full of friends who all share a love for racing and a bit of mischief.
- Free beer at the finish:
Event Details
- Where: Bridgeway Station — 1000 Via Corso Ave, Simpsonville, SC 29681
- When: Race starts at 9:00 AM — pack your treats and prepare for some serious tail wagging.
- Packet Pickup: Begins 1 hour before the race.
Awards & Shiny Things
Overall winners snag epic prizes at the finish line, and Age Group Awards will be announced one hour after the event. So whether you're the swift bunny or the speedy pup, there's something shiny waiting just for you.
Course
This fast, fun route winds over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge and along the connecting paths of the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Stay to the right on your way out and back so all runners and four-legged companions can trot together in perfect harmony. View course map
Lace up, show up, and let's make this New Year at Bridgeway Station a howlin' and hoppin' good time!
BARK, BARK! SQUEAK, SQUEAK!
For more information, visit the race website.
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