Night Owl 5K
About the race
The excitement of competition paired with the thrill of the trails at night make our Night Owl 5K a race to remember!
Come dressed in your favorite winter pajamas or festive holiday outfit, and a prize will be given for the top 3 best-dressed!
Feel free to glow up with headlamps, glow sticks and flashlights.
Amenities at the Lake Haigler entrance
Participants and spectators may order food and drinks from the restaurant, Greenway Canteen, shop for gear and memberships in the visitor center, and enjoy popular Greenway trails.
Early packet pick up
Thursday, December 10, 4pm to 6pm
Greenway Gateway, 2573 Lake Haigler Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Event schedule
Friday, December 11, 2026
- 6:00p: Packet pick up | Live music starts
- 7:30p: 5K starts
- 7:35p: Hike Challenge starts
- 7:40p: 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk starts
- 8:30p: Award ceremony
- 9:00p: Event finishes
Awards
- Top 3 overall male and female, 5K
- Top 3 male and female age groups, 5K: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
Race registration is non-refundable. Transfers are allowed more than two weeks out, at the discretion of the Race Director.
The course
The Night Owl 5K starts and finishes at the Lake Haigler entrance. The Hike Challenge follows the same 5K course at night without being timed. The Fun Run/Walk starts and finishes alongside the 5K.
Weather policy
Our events run rain or shine unless there is severe weather. While we never want to cancel a race, in situations such as tornado warnings, thunderstorms, heavy and persistent rain, etc., we will need to cancel. Should we cancel, you will be notified via social media, our website, and email.
If we cancel, there will be no refunds, as that money has already been put toward the race.
Fun Run/Walk and Hike Challenge
Hike Challenge: the same opportunity to experience the 5K course at night but without being timed.
Fun Run/Walk: a 1-mile, untimed trail run/walk on race night, with the nighttime trail atmosphere and none of the pressure of competition. Finisher's prize at the finish line.
Location
Lake Haigler entrance, Fort Mill, SC, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Fort Mill
Fort Mill, also known as Fort Mill Township, is a town in York County, South Carolina, United States, and a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina. It had a population of 24,521 at the 2020 census. The humid subtropical climate brings hot, muggy summers and mild winters, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.
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