Ache Around the Lake

Ache Around the Lake is an annual race held at Lake Lanier in Landrum, SC and Tryon, NC. Yes, you actually race in 2 states! The race is an 8K course which is 4.97 miles, but don't come here looking for a PR because this course is HILLY! While the race does start on a descent you are greeted with GRUNT #1 after just over 1/4 mile into the race. While that is probably the steepest hill on the course the others will quickly make your legs burn and force even the strongest runner to walk. Under normal circumstances we offer aid stations at mile 2 and again around mile 4. 

2022 - NEW RACE START TIME of 7:30 for the Ache and 7:40 for the Ouch and 7:45 for the 1-mile Kids Run

Packet pick-up will be quick and easy on race morning packet pick-up will begin at 6:30 am 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.

The day before the race you may pick up your race bib and t-shirt at St. Luke's Hospital Foundation (89 West Mills Street, Suite B, Columbus, NC 28722) from 9 am-1:00 pm. 

AWARDS -  We will be announcing awards at 8:30-8:40 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+)

AFTER 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!

Questions? Call or Text 864-415-5804 - We actually answer the phone! Email: [email protected]

For prior results (2019 & older), click HERE. *Some of these might not work...we are going to just blame it on COVID.