Race for the Grasshopper
Gaffney, SC
- 5K
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
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”. The Race for the Grasshopper course is a single loop on the paved road at Cowpens Battlefield.
Local Historical Weather (Jan 10):
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| H (°F) | 69 | 32 | 47 | 58 | 50 |
| L (°F) | 57 | 23 | 36 | 31 | 36 |
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Go for a PR IF you're up front
Great easy course that is def a PR opportunity. But its only a chip finish and a gun start, so better be up front. The weather panned out for the … MORE
Great easy course that is def a PR opportunity. But its only a chip finish and a gun start, so better be up front.
The weather panned out for the better as it was supposed to be raining- but the roads were slick so you needed to be aware. The woods are nice and I am sure it would be lovelier in the spring.
Really liked the camo long sleeve t shirt and the engraved pocket knife if you were top 3. LOVE that there are bathrooms to use. Will likely run this one again.