45th Annual YMCA Hair of the Dog Run

YMCA of Greater Spartanburg

45th Annual YMCA Hair of the Dog Run

The ultimate New Year's Day tradition: a 10K, 5K and 1-Mile Dash where leashed dogs are welcome to join the pack.

Friday, January 1, 2027 · Thomas E. Hannah Family YMCA · Spartanburg, SC

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

DateFriday, January 1, 2027 (New Year's Day)Start Times10K: 9:00 AM 1 Mile Dash: 9:05 AM 5K: 9:15 AMLocationThomas E. Hannah Family YMCA 151 Ribault Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302RegistrationOnline 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.

 The Events

10K (6.2 Mile) Run · 9:00 AM

The longest way to shake off the holidays, starting and finishing on Ribault Street.

1 Mile Dash · 9:05 AM

The family-friendly mile. Bring the kids and the dog!

5K (3.1 Mile) Run · 9:15 AM

Run, jog or stroll your first 3.1 miles of the year.

Breakfast Only

Not running? Join the fun for breakfast.

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️ 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

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