Lake Waccamaw State Park Fatmucket Walk, Run & Ruck

 
WHATJoin us in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, for the inaugural Lake Waccamaw State Park Fatmucket Walk, Run & Ruck!There is a distance for everyone.  We have a 2 Mile Fun Run & Walk, 5K Timed Run/Walk, or the 10K Ruck.
ABOUT LAKE WACCAMAW STATE PARKLake Waccamaw is an 2,938-acre enigma, the oldest lake in North Carolina and the second-largest lake in the state. You will determine how you think the lake was formed according to who you talk to.
Before European settlers arrived, the Waccamaw-Siouan Native American Tribe had a couple of theories. One of the prominent Native American theories was that a ball of fire fell from the sky and dropped upon the most beautiful and serene garden space belonging to the people settled there. The Native Americans believe the ball of fire was sent to take the garden away because they had begun to take the beauty for granted.
Another Native American legend tells of a love-stricken warrior who was denied marriage by a Native American princess who wanted to stay in her beautiful garden forever (Lake Waccamaw sits there now) and never get married. The legend tells the warrior was so enraged by her denial that he killed all the village men. Afterward, the princess knelt and asked to die in the garden and for the garden to be instantly turned into a beautiful lake whose waters would never run dry.
Scientists believe the lake is one of the landforms in the southeast region known as 'Carolina Bays.' Thousands of the 'bays' are on North Carolina's coast; Lake Waccamaw is the largest.  
The Lake Waccamaw State Park is the perfect way to explore the oldest lake in North Carolina. You'll find boardwalks, trails, primitive camping, and more! The Park's trails contrast dry and wet, with sand, mud, and green mix. It is one of the most lovable and unique things about Lake Waccamaw.
DATESaturday, May 11, 2024
LOCATIONLake Waccamaw State Park1866 State Park DriveLake Waccamaw, NC 28450
PARKINGParking is available beside State Park Drive and in the Visitor's Center parking area.
DISTANCES OFFERED2 Mile Fun Run/Walk:  This event is not timed.  You can run or walk the 2 Mile.5K:  This event is timed.  You can walk or run.10K Ruck:  Male Ruckers are required to carry 20-pound non-consumable weight, and 10 pounds for Females.  This event is not timed.  There is a 2 hour time limit.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTSFor the full schedule, click HERE
TO REGISTERTo register, just click on the Sign Up button in the top right.Online registration closes 20 minutes before the event starts.If you register at Packet Pickup or Onsite on Race Day, you will be asked to scan a QR Code with your phone and register digitally.