Ache Around the Lake
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (October 10, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
Ache Around the Lake is an annual running event in Tryon, held on October 9, 2027, in the scenic surroundings of Lake Lanier, between Landrum, South Carolina, and Tryon, North Carolina. The program features an 8K (5 miles) at 8:00 a.m., a 2-mile race (3.2 km) at 8:05 a.m. and a 1-mile race (1.6 km) at 8:15 a.m.
The hilly, challenging course tests runners' endurance while showcasing the area's natural beauty, with strategically placed aid stations along the way. Awards are presented in various categories for the Ache Around the Lake and Ouch 2 Mile races, and refreshments round off the event.
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Races nearby
Other upcoming races around Tryon.
Semi-Marathon de Tryon
Nov 22, 2026 · Tryon, NC · 1 mi away
13.1 mi · 3.1 mi
Run for Outreach - Tryon Half Marathon and Fall for the Foothills 5K
Nov 14, 2026 · Tryon, NC · 1 mi away
13.1 mi · 3.1 mi
The Red Horse Inn Trail Run / Walk
Oct 18, 2026 · Landrum, SC · 2 mi away
4 mi
HalloWine 5k
Oct 31, 2026 · Marietta, SC · 14 mi away
3.1 mi
Hendersonville's Turkey Trot 5k
Nov 26, 2026 · Hendersonville, NC · 16 mi away
3.1 mi
Trick or Trail 5k and Spooky Sprint 1 Mile
Oct 24, 2026 · Hendersonville, NC · 16 mi away
1 mi · 3.1 mi