Ache Around the Lake
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Tryon, North Carolina
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of running and scenic beauty at the 21st Annual Ache Around the Lake on Saturday, October 10th, 2026! This exciting event takes place in the charming town of Tryon, North Carolina, and spans the breathtaking landscapes surrounding Lake Lanier, allowing participants to experience the stunning sights of both South Carolina and North Carolina.
Runners can choose from a challenging 8K course, which covers 4.97 miles of hilly terrain, an invigorating 2-mile race, or a fun-filled Kids Fun Run. The 8K race kicks off at 8 AM, followed by the 2-mile at 8:05 AM and the Kids Fun Run at 8:15 AM. While the course is not designed for personal records due to its undulating nature, it promises to be a thrilling test of endurance for both seasoned athletes and novice runners alike. With strategically placed aid stations, participants will receive the support they need to conquer the demanding hills.
Join us at the Tryon Antique Mall & Marketplace, where packet pickup begins at 6:30 AM, and celebrate your accomplishment with delicious post-race treats. Awards will be announced at 9:30 AM, recognizing
Runners can choose from a challenging 8K course, which covers 4.97 miles of hilly terrain, an invigorating 2-mile race, or a fun-filled Kids Fun Run. The 8K race kicks off at 8 AM, followed by the 2-mile at 8:05 AM and the Kids Fun Run at 8:15 AM. While the course is not designed for personal records due to its undulating nature, it promises to be a thrilling test of endurance for both seasoned athletes and novice runners alike. With strategically placed aid stations, participants will receive the support they need to conquer the demanding hills.
Join us at the Tryon Antique Mall & Marketplace, where packet pickup begins at 6:30 AM, and celebrate your accomplishment with delicious post-race treats. Awards will be announced at 9:30 AM, recognizing
Organiser's Description
JOIN THE EXCITEMENT OF THE 21ST ANNUAL ACHE AROUND THE LAKE, A YEARLY RUNNING EVENT THAT UNFOLDS ACROSS THE PICTURESQUE LANDSCAPES OF LAKE LANIER, SPANNING BOTH LANDRUM, SC, AND TRYON, NC. THIS UNIQUE RACE ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO TRAVERSE THE SCENIC BEAUTY OF TWO STATES IN A CHALLENGING 8K COURSE, COVERING 4.97 MILES OF HILLY TERRAIN. WHILE NOT IDEAL FOR SETTING PERSONAL RECORDS DUE TO ITS UNDULATING NATURE, THE COURSE PROMISES A THRILLING AND DEMANDING EXPERIENCE THAT WILL PUT BOTH SEASONED AND NOVICE RUNNERS TO THE TEST.
THE ACHE AROUND THE LAKE RACE KICKS OFF WITH AN INITIAL DESCENT, SETTING THE STAGE FOR A JOURNEY FILLED WITH CHALLENGING GRADIENTS. BRACE YOURSELF FOR GRUNT #1, THE STEEPEST HILL AT JUST OVER 1/4 MILE INTO THE RACE, OFFERING AN EARLY TEST OF ENDURANCE. WHILE THIS MAY BE THE MOST INTENSE INCLINE, SUBSEQUENT HILLS WILL KEEP YOUR LEGS ENGAGED, CREATING A DEMANDING COURSE THAT EVEN THE MOST RESILIENT RUNNERS MAY FIND THEMSELVES WALKING. AID STATIONS ARE STRATEGICALLY PLACED AT MILE 2 AND AGAIN AROUND MILE 4, PROVIDING CRUCIAL SUPPORT TO PARTICIPANTS FACING THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES OF THIS SCENIC YET DEMANDING RACE AROUND LAKE LANIER.
ACHE AROUND THE LAKE ISN'T JUST A RUN; IT'S AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE THAT TAKES YOU THROUGH THE HEART OF TWO STATES, SHOWCASING THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE SURROUNDINGS WHILE PUSHING YOUR PHYSICAL LIMITS. WITH ITS CHALLENGING HILLS AND WELL-PLACED AID STATIONS, THIS ANNUAL EVENT IS A MUST FOR THOSE SEEKING BOTH A SCENIC ADVENTURE AND A TEST OF THEIR RUNNING PROWESS.
WHAT: ACHE AROUND THE LAKE 8K, 2 MILE, AND KIDS FUN RUN
WHEN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH
TIME:
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ACHE AROUND THE LAKE - 8AM
*
OUCH 2 MILE - 8:05AM
*
KIDS 1 MILE FUN RUN - 8:15AM
WHERE: TRYON ANTIQUE MALL & MARKETPLACE START/FINISH AROUND LAKE LANIER
ADDRESS: 1005 S. TRADE STREET, TRYON, NC 28782
PACKET PICKUP
*
RACE DAY ONLY - STARTING AT 6:30AM IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE TRYON ANTIQUE MALL (1005 S. TRADE STREET, TRYON, NC) (THE OLD SAVE-A-LOT) ACROSS THE STREET FROM EL SURENO MEXICAN RESTAURANT ON HWY 176.
POST RACE EATS - WE WILL HAVE ENJOYABLE TREATS AFTER THE RACE...WHAT THAT LOOKS LIKE RIGHT NOW IS NOT CLEAR, BUT WE LIKE GOOD FOOD AFTER A RACE SO WE WILL DELIVER THE SAME FOR YOU.
AWARDS
*
WE WILL BE ANNOUNCING AWARDS AT 9:30 AM THIS YEAR. OFFICIAL RESULTS CAN BE FOUND ONLINE LATER IN THE DAY. YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR RESULTS NOTIFICATIONS VIA TEXT OR EMAIL DURING REGISTRATION. ALL AWARDS ARE BY GUN TIME - MASS START PER RACE.**
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THE OUCH 2 MILE AWARDS - TOP 1 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE
*
ACHE AROUND THE LAKE 8K AWARDS
*
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE
*
TOP 3 MASTERS MALE & FEMALE
*
TOP 1 MALE & FEMALE IN AGE GROUPS
*
14 & UNDER
*
15-19
*
20-29
*
30-39
*
40-49
*
50-59
*
60-69
*
70+
THE ACHE AROUND THE LAKE RACE KICKS OFF WITH AN INITIAL DESCENT, SETTING THE STAGE FOR A JOURNEY FILLED WITH CHALLENGING GRADIENTS. BRACE YOURSELF FOR GRUNT #1, THE STEEPEST HILL AT JUST OVER 1/4 MILE INTO THE RACE, OFFERING AN EARLY TEST OF ENDURANCE. WHILE THIS MAY BE THE MOST INTENSE INCLINE, SUBSEQUENT HILLS WILL KEEP YOUR LEGS ENGAGED, CREATING A DEMANDING COURSE THAT EVEN THE MOST RESILIENT RUNNERS MAY FIND THEMSELVES WALKING. AID STATIONS ARE STRATEGICALLY PLACED AT MILE 2 AND AGAIN AROUND MILE 4, PROVIDING CRUCIAL SUPPORT TO PARTICIPANTS FACING THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES OF THIS SCENIC YET DEMANDING RACE AROUND LAKE LANIER.
ACHE AROUND THE LAKE ISN'T JUST A RUN; IT'S AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE THAT TAKES YOU THROUGH THE HEART OF TWO STATES, SHOWCASING THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE SURROUNDINGS WHILE PUSHING YOUR PHYSICAL LIMITS. WITH ITS CHALLENGING HILLS AND WELL-PLACED AID STATIONS, THIS ANNUAL EVENT IS A MUST FOR THOSE SEEKING BOTH A SCENIC ADVENTURE AND A TEST OF THEIR RUNNING PROWESS.
WHAT: ACHE AROUND THE LAKE 8K, 2 MILE, AND KIDS FUN RUN
WHEN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH
TIME:
*
ACHE AROUND THE LAKE - 8AM
*
OUCH 2 MILE - 8:05AM
*
KIDS 1 MILE FUN RUN - 8:15AM
WHERE: TRYON ANTIQUE MALL & MARKETPLACE START/FINISH AROUND LAKE LANIER
ADDRESS: 1005 S. TRADE STREET, TRYON, NC 28782
PACKET PICKUP
*
RACE DAY ONLY - STARTING AT 6:30AM IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE TRYON ANTIQUE MALL (1005 S. TRADE STREET, TRYON, NC) (THE OLD SAVE-A-LOT) ACROSS THE STREET FROM EL SURENO MEXICAN RESTAURANT ON HWY 176.
POST RACE EATS - WE WILL HAVE ENJOYABLE TREATS AFTER THE RACE...WHAT THAT LOOKS LIKE RIGHT NOW IS NOT CLEAR, BUT WE LIKE GOOD FOOD AFTER A RACE SO WE WILL DELIVER THE SAME FOR YOU.
AWARDS
*
WE WILL BE ANNOUNCING AWARDS AT 9:30 AM THIS YEAR. OFFICIAL RESULTS CAN BE FOUND ONLINE LATER IN THE DAY. YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR RESULTS NOTIFICATIONS VIA TEXT OR EMAIL DURING REGISTRATION. ALL AWARDS ARE BY GUN TIME - MASS START PER RACE.**
*
THE OUCH 2 MILE AWARDS - TOP 1 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE
*
ACHE AROUND THE LAKE 8K AWARDS
*
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE
*
TOP 3 MASTERS MALE & FEMALE
*
TOP 1 MALE & FEMALE IN AGE GROUPS
*
14 & UNDER
*
15-19
*
20-29
*
30-39
*
40-49
*
50-59
*
60-69
*
70+
Races
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Ache Around the Lake 8K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex)
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$43.40
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The Ouch 2 Mile
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex)
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:05AM EDT)
$32.80
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Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt (Unisex)
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
Free
FREE Kids Fun Run for ages 10 & under only please. This event will not be timed. FREE entry for kids made possible by the Ann Jacob Toms Fund at Polk County Community Foundation.
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