Blue Star Blitz
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Event Overview
The Blue Star Blitz is an annual trail racing event held at the Anne Springs Close Greenway. It is described as an action-packed day of trail racing.
Activities
The event offers several different race formats:
- 5K Trail Race
- 10K Trail Race
- 5K Hike Challenge (a non-competitive hike)
- Adventure Races, which include:
- Family Adventure Race (untimed, short-course)
- 2-Hour Adventure Race (on foot only, solo or teams of 2-4)
- 4-Hour Adventure Race (involves foot and mountain bike sections, solo or teams of 2-4)
The adventure races involve navigating trails to find checkpoints using a provided map and compass.
Event Details
The event takes place on a Saturday in March. The location is the Lake Haigler Entrance of the Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Packet pickup and a bike drop-off are available on the Friday before the event. The event schedule includes staggered start times for the different races, with the adventure races starting first.
Awards & Recognition
For the 5K and 10K trail races, the top three overall male and female finishers receive medals and prizes. Medals are also awarded to the top three finishers in multiple age groups for both distances. Adventure race awards are given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall in solo and team categories.
Additional Information
Adventure race clinics are offered in the weeks leading up to the event. A refund protection plan is available for purchase during registration. The event operates under specific race rules, with grounds for disqualification listed for violations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
