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2022

Lake Waccamaw, N.C. 

Take the Lake To-Do List: Two weeks left to register and train

8/19/2019

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Register for events online:
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 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.
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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.
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Parking at Elizabeth Brinkley Park Saturday morning:
Enter the park from N.C. 214 at Bald Cypress Cir. and park near the ballfields. You will not be able to access parking from Columbia Avenue. (Columbia will be closed between Schley Ave. and Bald Cypress Cir.)

​Take the Plate is Friday, August 30th
Lake Waccamaw United Methodist Church.
Proceeds support LWUMC missions. 
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Find your route:
Routes are designed for optimum shade with an eye to traffic safety.


The certified 5K Run/Walk will take participants along the northern shore of Lake Waccamaw.




The 1-mile Run/Walk makes a loop through the neighborhood adjacent to Elizabeth Brinkley Park.
The 10K Bike goes to the Wildlife Landing on Bella Coola Rd. and returns. All Saturday land events start and finish at Elizabeth Brinkley Park.


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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)
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