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January 9, 2010 Cowpens National Battlefield
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2010 Results Previous Years' Results Course Map Course Video Cowpens National Battlefield
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Thanks to all the runners who braved the
bitterly cold weather to come out and run the 25th Anniversary of the Race for
the Grasshopper 5k! You helped make this year's race a big success. We hope to
see you again next year (hopefully in warmer weather)!
Race results and photos are here! 2010 Grasshopper 5k results Race Photos More Photos
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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”.
Join
the race and celebrate the 229th anniversary of this
historic victory!
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Schedule of Events
1 mile - 9:30 am
5k - 10:00 am
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Entry Fee
$20 before Jan. 3, 2010
$30 after Jan. 3 2010
$3 1 Mile Fun Run (no shirt)
The first 300 entrants are guaranteed a t-shirt.
Spartanburg Running Club members
are eligible for a $5
discount on the
5k entry fee.
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Packet Pickup next to Park Office.
Park opens at 8:00 am
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Awards
Top 3 Overall: open, masters, & grandmasters
Age Groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29,
30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69,
70 & over
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Race Day Registration
Park regulations do not
allow on site registration. Race day registration is located at the
intersection of Hwy 11 & Battle Ground Road, a half-mile from the
Park entrance. Registration hours are 8:00 am to 9:00 am.
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More Information
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Directions to Cowpens National
Battlefield
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Snow Date: January 29, 2010
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Greenville/Spartanburg:
From I-85
northbound, take exit 83. Turn left, on Hwy 110. Drive about
8 miles. At the intersection for Hwys 110, 221,
and 11, turn right.
The park is about a half mile on the right.
Charlotte:
From I-85
southbound, take exit 92 at Gaffney, west toward Chesnee on Hwy 11. The
park is about 10 miles on the left.
Asheville:
From I-26
eastbound, take exit 5, east toward Chesnee on Hwy 11. The park is about
20 miles on the right.
Columbia:
From I-26 westbound, take I-85
North, take exit 83. Turn left, on Hwy
110. Drive about 8 miles. At the intersection
for Hwys 110, 221, and
11, turn right. The park is about a half mile on
the right.
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**Money Back Guarantee**
If you are not 100% happy with the
Race for the Grasshopper,
send a self addressed envelope to the race director at
412 Mustang Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307, along with
your complaints and improvements in 200 words, and we will refund your money no questions asked.
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Contact Information:
Scott Hubbard (Race Director)
864-503-1856
Scott.Hubbard@Milliken.com
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GPS Directional Devices:
To reach the physical address of
the Visitor Center please use the following address:
4001 Chesnee
Highway
Gaffney, SC
29341
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Lat /
Long: 35.13394 / -81.81455
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