Take the Lake Challenge
- Date Mon 1st June 2026 - Mon 31st August 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $49.00
- Races 9 races
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for the Take the Lake Challenge, an exciting virtual event kicking off on June 1, 2026, and running through August 31, 2026, based in the vibrant city of Denver, Lincoln! This unique challenge invites participants to collectively cover the stunning 520-mile perimeter around Lake Norman, the largest man-made body of fresh water in North Carolina. Whether you prefer to take on the challenge solo or form a team with family and friends, you’ll have the flexibility to log your miles through running, walking, biking, swimming, paddling, or rowing.
This year, an exhilarating new 800-mile Double Lake option has been added for those looking to push their limits even further! Every participant will receive an awesome race tee, a finisher medal, and a pair of custom socks upon completing the challenge. Tracking your progress is simple and can be done daily or weekly, ensuring that everyone, including kids, can easily log their adventures. So lace up your shoes, grab your gear, and join in the fun of the Take the Lake Challenge—an adventure awaits!
This year, an exhilarating new 800-mile Double Lake option has been added for those looking to push their limits even further! Every participant will receive an awesome race tee, a finisher medal, and a pair of custom socks upon completing the challenge. Tracking your progress is simple and can be done daily or weekly, ensuring that everyone, including kids, can easily log their adventures. So lace up your shoes, grab your gear, and join in the fun of the Take the Lake Challenge—an adventure awaits!
Organiser's Description
A virtual challenge to cover the distance around Lake Norman! At 520 miles in perimeter, Lake Norman is the largest man-made body of fresh water in North Carolina. Grab a friend/family member/running buddy (or 2 or 3 or 4) or tackle it solo! Participants will all receive a race tee, finisher medal, and a pair of custom socks upon completion!
New for 2024: We added an 800 mile option. The Double Lake option is a doozy, so we wanted to have a mid-range option for folks who wanted more than 520, but not quite double that.
The challenge will take place from June 1 - August 31 and you can log running/walking miles, biking miles, swimming miles, and/or paddle or row miles. For individuals, you will cover all the miles yourself - running, biking, swimming, paddling, rowing or some combo of all! For teams, each member contributes. The total of all the miles covered will be added together to reach the mileage goal. Each member will be able to log their miles, and those miles will get added to the team mileage.
Tracking/logging miles is super simple. You will simply click on RESULTS [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/94175], then hit the button that says "Submit Virtual Results" and follow the on screen prompts. You can log miles daily or weekly, whatever you choose. You can also log as many times a day as you need, which is great for kids who go out and ride their bike 10 times and want to log each time..
If you have any trouble logging results, CLICK HERE [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000087349-submit-and-manage-virtual-results] for more information.
Participants can be from anywhere but shipping addresses need to be to U.S. mailboxes.
Entry fee includes the shipping of all your swag directly to your mailbox. You'll be able to enter a shipping address during registration - this can be different from the address you enter when you first enter your information. The shipping address confirmation for you and anyone else you register will pop up when you get close to completing the registration process.
New for 2024: We added an 800 mile option. The Double Lake option is a doozy, so we wanted to have a mid-range option for folks who wanted more than 520, but not quite double that.
The challenge will take place from June 1 - August 31 and you can log running/walking miles, biking miles, swimming miles, and/or paddle or row miles. For individuals, you will cover all the miles yourself - running, biking, swimming, paddling, rowing or some combo of all! For teams, each member contributes. The total of all the miles covered will be added together to reach the mileage goal. Each member will be able to log their miles, and those miles will get added to the team mileage.
Tracking/logging miles is super simple. You will simply click on RESULTS [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/94175], then hit the button that says "Submit Virtual Results" and follow the on screen prompts. You can log miles daily or weekly, whatever you choose. You can also log as many times a day as you need, which is great for kids who go out and ride their bike 10 times and want to log each time..
If you have any trouble logging results, CLICK HERE [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000087349-submit-and-manage-virtual-results] for more information.
Participants can be from anywhere but shipping addresses need to be to U.S. mailboxes.
Entry fee includes the shipping of all your swag directly to your mailbox. You'll be able to enter a shipping address during registration - this can be different from the address you enter when you first enter your information. The shipping address confirmation for you and anyone else you register will pop up when you get close to completing the registration process.
Races
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Individual (520 Miles)
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$49.00
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Team (520 Miles)
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$49.00
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Mid Lake Individual (300 Miles)
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$49.00
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Mid Lake Team (300 Miles)
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$49.00
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800 Mile Individual
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$49.00
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800 Mile Team
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$49.00
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Double Lake Individual (1040 Miles)
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$49.00
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Double Lake Team (1040 Miles)
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$49.00
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Casual Lake - 100 Miles
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$49.00
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