45th Annual Ymca Hair of the Dog Run
Updated
Friday, January 1, 2027, first start 9:00 AM, in Spartanburg (151 Ribault Street). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K. Entry from $15 to $30.
Course and race notes
YMCA OF GREATER SPARTANBURG 45th Annual YMCA Hair of the Dog Run.
10K - 5K - 1 MILE Start the year with your best friend 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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Friday, January 1
2027 · in 55 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K10K
Price
$15 to $30
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Jan 1 (in 55 days)
Opened Oct 1, 2026
Race day in Spartanburg
Weather
54° / 32°F
Typical high and low for January 1, with a 31% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Spartanburg 3 Sse, SC (2.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:35 AM – 5:25 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Friday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Rail Trail Parking · free0.1 mi
- Kennedy Street Garage0.5 mi
66 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Hub City Chicken & More quick biteunder 0.1 mi
- TeaStar Thai Cafe restaurant0.1 mi
- Sugar-n-Spice Drive-In restaurant0.1 mi
- Mama Sue's Homemade Meals restaurant0.1 mi
24 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Thu Dec 31
Where to stay
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