Events
10K (6.2 Mile) Run
1 Mile Dash
5K (3.1 Mile) Run
Breakfast only
Kick Off 2027 with a Howl! 🐾
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!
| 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. |
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All three distances start and finish on Ribault Street at the Thomas E. Hannah Family YMCA. Leashed dogs are welcome on course.
- Race t-shirt with your 10K, 5K or 1 Mile Dash entry
- Chip timing for the 5K and 10K
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Event Location
Thomas E. Hannah YMCA
151 Ribault Street
Spartanburg, SC 29302 US
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Run with confidence on courses you can trust. All three distances—the 10K, 5K, and 1-Mile—are USATF-certified, meaning every mile has been professionally measured and verified for accuracy. Preview your route, spot the turns, and plan your pace using the official race maps listed below!
Race Awards
🏅5K Awards🏅
- Overall Winners (with medal) Top 3 male and top 3 female finishers:
- 1st Place: $75 Gotta Run Spartanburg Gift card
- 2nd Place: $50 Gotta Run Spartanburg Gift card
- 3rd Place: $25 Gotta Run Spartanburg Gift card
- Age Group Winners (1st place male and female in each group, with medal)
- 0–17 years old
- 18–24 years old
- 25–34 years old
- 35–44 years old
- 45–54 years old
- 55 and older
🏅10K Awards🏅
- Overall Winners (with medal) Top 3 male and top 3 female finishers:
- 1st Place: $75 Gotta Run Spartanburg Gift card
- 2nd Place: $50 Gotta Run Spartanburg Gift card
- 3rd Place: $25 Gotta Run Spartanburg Gift card
- Age Group Winners (1st place male and female in each group, with medal)
- 0–17 years old
- 18–24 years old
- 25–34 years old
- 35–44 years old
- 45–54 years old
- 55 and older
🏅1 Mile Awards 🏅
- Overall Winners (with medal) Top 3 male and top 3 female finishers:
- 1st Place: Free Pair of feeture socks from Gotta Run Spartanburg
- 2nd Place: Free Pair of feeture socks from Gotta Run Spartanburg
- 3rd Place: Free Pair of feeture socks from Gotta Run Spartanburg
USATF Certified 5K Course Map
USATF Certified 10K Course Map
USATF Certified 1-Mile Course Map
Race Guide
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