Hare of the Dog 2 Mile Run/Walk 2027
- Date
- Saturday, January 2, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $24 · goes up to $29 on Nov 2, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes socks
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hare of the Dog 2 Mile | Other | Jan 2, 20279:00 AM | $24$29 after Nov 2, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $29 on Nov 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $24 until Nov 1, then $29 until Dec 2, then $34 until Jan 2.
Online registration closes Jan 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:36 AM, and the Hare of the Dog 2 Mile starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 770 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1000 Via Corso Avenue, Simpsonville, SC 29681
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results for Hare of the Dog 2 Mile Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Hare of the Dog 2 Mile Run/Walk?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 13:36 or better, the top quarter in 15:04, and half the field in 17:16; the last tenth came in after 26:55.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 13:35 | 13:12 |
| 30-39 | 15:55 | 15:04 |
| 40-49 | 15:50 | 14:19 |
| 50-59 | 17:16 | 14:01 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 86 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Hare of the Dog 2 Mile Run/Walk Other year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 80 to 149 finishers, and the median time dropped from 18:19 to 17:16.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 149 (same) | 17:16 | under 13:36 | 10:57 |
| 2025 | 149 (+1%) | 18:09 | under 13:15 | 10:59 |
| 2024 | 147 (+37%) | 19:24 | under 14:24 | 11:06 |
| 2023 | 107 (+34%) | 18:37 | under 14:00 | 11:31 |
| 2022 | 80 | 18:19 | under 14:15 | 11:35 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around January 2 the day usually runs from 38°F at dawn to 54°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 26°F and hot years reach 68°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 6 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1000 Via Corso Avenue, Simpsonville, SC 29681Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 770 feet
- Included with entry
- Event Socks
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 2, 2027), 2026 (Jan 3, 2026), 2025 (Jan 4, 2025), 2024 (Jan 6, 2024), 2023 (Jan 1, 2023), 2022 (Jan 2, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Hare of the Dog 2 Mile Run/Walk?
- Saturday, January 2, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $24 before processing fees, and rises to $29 on Nov 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes socks, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 149 runners finished the Hare of the Dog 2 Mile; the median finish was 17:16 and the winner ran 10:57.
- Where does it start?
- 1000 Via Corso Avenue, Simpsonville, SC 29681.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Upstate Race Series
Hare of the Dog 2 Mile Run/Walk
Bridgeway Station · Simpsonville, SC
The most paws-itively hare-raising race of the year
Participant Feedback
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Two miles, one hill, and a beer waiting at the end of it. This is the short, fast, unserious way to start a year — a paved sprint over the Bridgeway Station Bridge and out along the Swamp Rabbit Trail, done before most people have finished their first cup of coffee. Bring the dog, bring the pack, bring whoever you convinced to sign up on December 31st.
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