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45th Annual YMCA Hair of the Dog Run

When
, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where
151 Ribault Street
151 Ribault Street
Spartanburg, 29302
Spartanburg County
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YMCA OF GREATER SPARTANBURG

45th Annual YMCA Hair of the Dog Run

10K – 5K – 1 MILE

Start the year with your best friend

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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 1 Mile Dash at 9:05 AM and the 5K at 9:15 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 Spartanburg Manage Registration Contact the Race Director

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