Ache Around the Lake

OCT

10

2026

The Ache Around the Lake is a hilly running event around scenic Lake Lanier, crossing from North Carolina into South Carolina. Participants can choose from an 8K, a 2-mile race, or a kids' fun run. The challenging course features a notorious early hill and post-race treats at the finish.

Sat 10 Oct 2026

Tryon, North Carolina

Registration

8 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Ache Around the Lake is a running event on Saturday, October 10, 2026, around Lake Lanier, spanning Landrum, South Carolina, and Tryon, North Carolina. It features multiple events for different ages and participation types.

Events

The event offers several race distances:

Ache Around the Lake 8K (4.97 miles)
The Ouch 2 Mile
Kids 1 Mile Fun Run for ages 1 to 10
VIRTUAL RACE 8k

Course Details

The main 8K course covers hilly terrain around the lake, starting with a descent before encountering a steep hill named "GRUNT #1" just over a quarter-mile into the race. Aid stations are located at mile 2 and around mile 4. The course is described as challenging and not ideal for setting personal records due to its undulating nature.

Logistics

The event starts and finishes at the Tryon Antique Mall & Marketplace, located at 1005 S. Trade Street in Tryon, North Carolina. Packet pickup is available on race day only, starting at 6:30 AM in the Tryon Antique Mall parking lot across from El Sureno Mexican Restaurant on Highway 176. Post-race refreshments are provided.

Awards

Awards are announced at 9:15 AM based on gun time from a mass start per race. For the Ache Around the Lake 8K, awards are given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers, the top 3 male and female masters finishers, and the top male and female finisher in multiple age groups from 14 & under to 70+. For The Ouch 2 Mile, awards are given to the top 1 overall male and female finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.