# Ring in the New Year Race

> Event for families in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area (NC / SC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Fri, Jan 1 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Where: Rush Pavilion at Lake Haigler Entrance, 2573 Lake Haigler Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29715
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: 5K $23.39; 10K $28.74
- Organizer: Anne Springs Close Greenway
- Official page: https://www.ascgreenway.org/event/ring-in-the-new-year-race/
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 3

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## About

A New Year's Day trail race at Anne Springs Close Greenway with a 10K and a shorter 5K. Packet pickup begins at 9:00 am, the 10K starts at 10:00 am, and the 5K starts at 10:10 am.

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