Night Owl

DEC

11

2026

A nighttime trail event at Lake Haigler featuring a 5K race, an untimed hike challenge, and a 1 mile fun run with 5K awards and a best dressed contest.

Fri 11 Dec 2026

Fort Mill, South Carolina

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5 kilometers

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Night Owl 5K

The Night Owl event is a nighttime trail event at Anne Springs Close Greenway on Friday, December 11, 2026, held at the Lake Haigler entrance in Fort Mill, SC. The 5K course runs on Greenway trails and the start and finish are located at the Lake Haigler entrance, where participants and spectators can access the Greenway Canteen and the visitor center.

Event options include:

5K trail race on Greenway trails.
Hike Challenge same 5K course, untimed.
1 mile Fun Run/Walk untimed trail loop with a finisher's prize.

Awards are given for the 5K only. Age groups for awards are 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 plus. Awards include top three overall male and female and top three male and female in each age group.

A best-dressed contest awards prizes to the top three costume entries; organizers suggest winter pajamas or festive holiday outfits. Participants may use headlamps, glow sticks, or flashlights on the trails. Early packet pickup is available the day before at the Greenway Gateway at Lake Haigler. Greenway members do not pay parking fees at signature events; standard daily admission fees apply to non-members ages three and up. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.