# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Take The Lake
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am – Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Welcome to the 2026 Take the Lake on Labor Day weekend at Lake Waccamaw, NC

All Take The Lake events are free except for a $10 fee for the 5K (certified course). For more information and to register online visit: runsignup.com/Race/NC/LakeWaccamaw/TaketheLake

2026 TTL Labor Day Weekend Event Schedule:

Friday 9/4	5:00PM - 7:00PM	Take the Plate Spaghetti Dinner and Packet Pick Up at Lake Waccamaw Methodist Church

 	 	 	 
Saturday 9/5	7:00 AM	Check in/PPU	Elizabeth Brinkley Park
 	7:00 AM	Hospitality Tent	Elizabeth Brinkley Park
 	7:45 AM	Opening Ceremony	Elizabeth Brinkley Park
 	8:00 AM	Take the Lake - 16 Mile (Walk/Run or Ruck)	Elizabeth Brinkley Park
 	8:05 AM	5K	Elizabeth Brinkley Park
 	 	 		 	 	 
 	 	 	 
Sunday 9/6	7:30 AM	Check in/PPU 	Dales or Dam
 	8:00 AM	Paddle around the lake - 14 Mile	Dales or Dam
 	1:00 PM	Check in/PPU	Elizabeth Brinkley Park
 	1:00 PM	Hospitality Tent	Elizabeth Brinkley Park
 	2:00 PM	16 Mile Bike to the dam and back and Bike/Hike around the lake	Elizabeth Brinkley Park
 	 	 	 
 	 	 	  	 	 
Monday 9/7	7:15 AM	Check in/PPU	Dales or Dam
 	8:00 AM	4-mile swim across the lake 	 

We are kicking off this milestone weekend on Friday night, September 4, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lake Waccamaw Methodist Church. Join us for "Take the Plate," a wonderful community spaghetti dinner. 

Feel free to dine-in or take out and pick up race packets. Dinner is free and donations are accepted that will support LWMC community outreach programs.  Come hungry and help us launch the festivities!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lake-waccamaw/2026-take-the-lake/200030199203934
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, fireworks, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 119

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lake Waccamaw
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Elizabeth Brinkley Park, 90 Bald Cypress Cir, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
- **lat**: 34.320380168314
- **long**: -78.507962781705
- **full address**: Elizabeth Brinkley Park, 90 Bald Cypress Cir, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Take The Lake being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Take The Lake takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Elizabeth Brinkley Park, 90 Bald Cypress Cir, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Take The Lake?
  - **A:** 2026 Take The Lake is organized by Take the Lake.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Take The Lake is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lake Waccamaw, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 110+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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