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Events Near Lancaster SC

Noon Year's Eve 5K

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 12:00pm
McAlpine Creek Park
Charlotte, NC
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Ring In The New Year

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025
Fort Mill, SC
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Gnome Run 5k Trail Run/Walk

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 7:30am
Fort Mill, SC
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First Day Hike - Desportes Island Nature Trail

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 8:00am
Lake Wateree State Park
Winnsboro, SC
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Charlotte New Year's Day 5K

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 10:00am
Charlotte, NC
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First Day Hike at Kings Mountain State Park

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 10:00am
Kings Mountain State Park
Blacksburg, SC
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First Day Hike - Landsford Canal Trail

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 12:00pm
Landsford Canal State Park
Catawba, SC
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First Day Hike - Caney Fork Nature Trail

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 1:00pm
Chester State Park
Chester, SC
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First Day Hike at Goodale State Park

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 2:00pm
Goodale State Park
Camden, SC
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First Day Hike at Andrew Jackson State Park

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 2:00pm
Andrew Jackson State Park
Lancaster, SC
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Resolution Run 5K

Saturday, Jan 4, 2025 at 8:00am
Jeep Rogers Family YMCA
Columbia, SC
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