Register for events online: - Avoid the line – register online! at https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/LakeWaccamaw/TaketheLake-- Choose from four free events and two that require registration fees. Find out more about events at takethelake.org. -- Register and train for your run, walk, bike ride, paddle or swim. -- Your fee for the 5K and 1 Mile Swim covers professional event timing, safety and logistics, plus a T-shirt, and a portion of your fee will support trail improvement in Lake Waccamaw State Park. Training tips: Check with your doctor before beginning a new exercise program. Walk, run, ride, swim or paddle regularly, increasing your distance. Drink water before you get thirsty. Recruit friends and family members to join you. Wear sunscreen and bug spray; watch out for fire ants on the roadside. All adults and children in the bike events must wear helmets. No exceptions! Every participant in the 4-Mile Swim must have an escort boat; line yours up now.
In the homestretch:
Setup Events can take online registrations up to 30 minutes before your paid event. Walk-up registration is available for free events. Saturday, Aug. 31: 8 a.m. 5K certified by USA Track and Field (registration fee) 8-10:30 a.m. Take the Lake Celebration at Elizabeth Brinkley Park goes on during events, featuring children’s games and a breakfast fundraiser. 9 a.m. 5K awards presentation 9:30 a.m. 1-Mile Fun Run (free) 10:30 a.m. 10-K Bike event (free) Sunday, Sept. 1: Event-free day. Take it easy! Monday, Sept. 2 (Labor Day): 8 a.m. Traditional Lee J. Greer 4-Mile Swim leaves from Dale’s Seafood or the dam, depending on wind direction (free) 8:30 a.m. 1-Mile Swim starts and finishes at Dale’s (registration fee) 12 noon 6-Mile Paddle from the dam to Dale’s (free) Join in the TTL training fun, and leave a comment!
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