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Blue Star Blitz returns to Anne Springs Close Greenway on Saturday, March 7, inviting runners and outdoor enthusiasts of all experience levels to take part in one of the Greenway’s signature trail events.

Designed to highlight the Greenway’s natural beauty and diverse topography, this event offers six race and challenge categories. Participants can select the experience that best fits their interests and abilities. The courses wind through scenic woodlands, hills and trails, creating an energizing and immersive outdoor experience for individuals, teams and families. The Blue Star Blitz event offers participants the chance to challenge themselves, connect with nature and engage with a vibrant outdoor community in a supportive environment. The Greenway Canteen will be open, offering delicious menu items and refreshing beverages throughout the day.

Race Categories Include:

• 5K Race: A shorter route ideal for first-time racers, casual runners, or those looking for a fun and accessible introduction to trail racing at the Greenway.
• 10K Race: Designed for more experienced runners seeking a faster-paced and more challenging course.
• Hiking Challenge: A non-competitive option for participants who prefer to enjoy the trails at a relaxed pace while still achieving a rewarding physical goal.
• Adventure Races: Dynamic courses that combine trail running with unique elements to test endurance, adaptability and problem-solving skills.

Event Details:
When: Saturday, March 7, 7:00am – 1:00pm 
Location: Lake Haigler Entrance, 2573 Lake Haigler Drive, Fort Mill, SC
Website: https://www.ascgreenway.org/events/signature-events/blue-star-blitz/

About Anne Springs Close Greenway
Nestled amid beautiful lakes and hardwood forests, the Anne Springs Close Greenway℠ is a natural preserve more than twice the size of Central Park. Minutes south of Charlotte in Fort Mill, SC, its 2,100 acres serve as a natural buffer from urban development and provide a wide-open space for countless activities – from hiking, biking and horseback riding to picnics, kayaking and more. The land has ties to the Catawba Indians and the Civil War and has been permanently preserved for public use. The children of Anne Springs Close donated the land in honor of her lifelong commitment to recreation and the environment to provide a natural landscape for the community to enjoy. The Greenway℠ contains native plants and animals, historic buildings, a 40-mile network of trails, Greenway Gateway welcome center and facilities for weddings and other special events. As a non-profit organization, it depends on memberships, program fees, as well as private donations to support annual operations. The Greenway is owned and operated by Leroy Springs & Company Inc., a 501(c)3 organization that receives no government funding for its ongoing operations and programs.