Hare of the Dog 2 Mile Run/Walk

Hare of the Dog 2 Mile Run/Walk Race Information

<h3><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">&#x1f430;&#x1f436; Hare of the Dog 2 Mile Race &#x1f436;&#x1f430;</span></strong></h3> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><strong>No pup!?</strong></span> Bring your own BARK bark! SQUEAK squeak! </span></h4> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Hey there, fur-iends and fluff enthusiasts, welcome to the most paws-itively hare-raising race of the year! We&#39;re the Upstate Race Series, and we&#39;ve cooked up a 2-mile dash that’s as quick as a bunny and as playful as a pup!</span></h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Whether you bring your pet pal, a friend that’s furry, or if you’re flying solo (just hop on over and make a new fur-iend), this race promises fast, fun, and a dash of silliness. Our course is 100% paved—super speedy with only one itty-bitty hill at the very end.</span></h5> <h5> </h5> <h3><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Why Join Our Woof-tastic &amp; Hoppin’ Good Time?</span></strong></h3> <ul><li> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">For All Ages: Kids, canines, and even the grown-ups shaking off the last night’s antics are welcome! &#x1f389;</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Family-Friendly Fun: It’s the perfect way to kickoff the New Year with a furry flourish and a hoppin’ good run!</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Community Vibes: Join a pack and a burrow full of friends who all share a love for racing and a bit of mischief</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 144 , 125 , 18 )"><strong>FREE BEER at the finish&#x1f37a;</strong></span></h5> </li></ul> <h3> </h3> <h3><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Event Details:</span></strong><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h3> <ul><li> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">&#x1f4cd; </span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Where: Bridgway Station: 1000 Via Corso Ave, Simpsonville, SC 29681</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">&#x1f553; When: Race starts at 4:00 PM (Pack your treats and prepare for some serious tail wagging!)</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">&#x1f4e6; Packet Pickup: Begins 1 hour before the race—get your bib and your groove on!</span></h5> </li></ul> <h5> </h5> <h3><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Awards &amp; Shiny Things:</span></strong><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h3> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">&#x1f3c6; Overall winners will snag epic prizes at the finish line, and our Age Group Awards will be announced one hour after the event. So whether you&#39;re the swift bunny or the speedy pup, there’s something shiny waiting just for you!</span></h5> <h5> </h5> <h3><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">&#x1f4cd; Course Map </span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><a style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )" href="https://www.strava.com/routes/3327027785686408996" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click HERE</a></span></strong></h3> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">This race course at Bridgeway Station is primed for speedy strides and friendly competition between the hares and the hair on the back of your furry friend! You’ll be racing through our fast &amp; fun route that winds over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge and along the connecting paths of the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Remember—stay to the right on your way out and back so all our runners and four-legged companions can trot together in perfect harmony! So, c’mon, hop to it and wag along to a race that’s more fun than a game of fetch on a sunny day! Lace up, show up, and let’s make this New Year at Bridgeway Station a howlin’ and hoppin’ good time! &#x1f43e;&#x1f389; </span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h5> <h4> </h4> <h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">BARK, BARK! SQUEAK, SQUEAK!</span></strong></h4> <h4> </h4> <h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Upstate Race Series Registration Policies &amp; Options</span></strong></h4> <h5><strong>✅ Transfers</strong></h5> <ul><li>Registered participants may transfer their entry to another person through their RunSignUp profile</li><li><a href="https://runsignup.com/Profile" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Transfer &amp; Manage Registration HERE</a></li></ul> <h5><strong>✅ Distance Changes</strong></h5> <ul><li>Participants may switch to a different race distance (e.g., drop from Half Marathon to 5K).</li><li><a href="https://runsignup.com/Profile" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Switch Distance &amp; Manage Registration HERE</a></li></ul> <h5><strong>✅ Club &amp; Referral Discounts</strong></h5> <ul><li>Join the Upstate Running Club and receive 15% OFF registration.</li><li>Refer 2&#43; runners and receive $5 OFF.</li></ul> <h5><strong>✅ Race Shirts &amp; Swag</strong></h5> <ul><li>Race shirts are sold and shipped separately.</li><li>Finisher medals and awards (age group &amp; overall) are not shipped.</li></ul> <h5><strong>✅ Refunds &amp; Deferrals</strong></h5> <ul><li>No refunds or deferrals will be offered (unless the event sells out).</li><li>If the race sells out, you may request a 50% OFF code for a future Upstate Race Series event.</li></ul>