Distances & Start Times
Take the Lake - 5K Run or Walk 🏃♂️ · 3.1 Miles 8:05 AM start $10
Take the Lake - 16 Mile - Walk/Run or Ruck 🏃♂️ · 16 Miles 8:00 AM start Free
Take the Lake - 14 Mile - Paddle 🚣 · 14 Miles 8:00 AM start Free
Take the Lake - 16 Mile - Bike 🚲 (Out and Back from Brinkley Park to the Dam) · 16 Miles 2:00 PM start Free
Take the Lake - 16 Mile - Bike 🚲 and Hike 🥾 (14 mile bike and 2 mile hike through the state park) 2:00 PM start Free
Take the Lake - 4 Mile Swim 🏊 · 4 Miles 8:00 AM start Free
Fees shown are the current listed entry fees — check the registration page before you go.
About This Event
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 of our founding organizers: Grant Egley • Bob Eplee • Frank Gault • Mark Gilchrist • Lee J. B. m.
m. at Lake Waccamaw Methodist Church. Join us for Take the Plate, a wonderful community spaghetti dinner where you can also pick up your race packets.
Proceeds support the church s community programs, so come hungry and help us launch the festivities! As we celebrate our own milestone this year, we’re also excited to team up with Columbus County and the Columbus County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism to help mark America 250. There’s truly no better place to reflect on the Am
