North Carolina · 5K · 16 Miles
Take the Lake
Take the Lake is a 5K and 16 Miles event held in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina. It was last held on September 5, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Lake Waccamaw, NC
Race details
- Last held
- September 5, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K, 16 Miles
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
About the Take the Lake
Welcome to the 15th Take the Lake When we look out across Lake Waccamaw, we see more than just a beautiful lake and scarlet sunsets — we see a community that has spent 15 years proving what it means to be "Columbus County Strong." Take the Lake started in 2009 (with a break after COVID) with a simple goal to celebrate personal health and honor the endurance traditions of Lee J. Greer and Grant Egley. Today, as we prepare for our 15th anniversary, we are so proud to carry on the vision o…
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Take the Lake: common questions
- When is the Take the Lake?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Take the Lake held?
- In Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Take the Lake offer?
- 5K and 16 Miles.
- How do I register for the Take the Lake?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Take the Lake?
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed. Listed fee for the longest distance, $10 (from runsignup.com, checked October 20, 2026).
- What time does the Take the Lake start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
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