Ache Around the Lake
Updated
Saturday, November 7, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Tryon (1005 S. Trade Street). Distances: 1 mile, 2 miles, 8K. Entry from $35 to $45.
Course and race notes
21ST ANNUAL · BENEFITING THE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION ACHE.
AROUND. THE LAKE A challenging, hilly 8K around Lake Lanier that crosses two states, plus the Ouch 2 Mile and a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 7
2026 · today
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile2 miles8K
Price
$35 to $45
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 7 (today)
Opened Jan 17, 2026
Race day in Tryon
Weather
High 67°F
Sunny, wind 5 to 9 mph.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Nov 7, 1:23 AM EST. Latest forecast
Daylight
6:55 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Air quality
Good AQI 25
Air quality should be fine for racing. Main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5).
Forecast for Saturday by North Carolina DEQ - Division of Air Quality, from AirNow (EPA), issued November 6. Preliminary. Latest on airnow.gov
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
3 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Don Bigotes restaurant0.5 mi
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Nov 6
Where to stay
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