Ache Around the Lake Run/Walk set for Sept. 22
Published 8:00 am Thursday, August 9, 2018
- Mason, Andrew and McKenna Morris after last year’s Ache Around the Lake. (Submitted photo)
Even in these sweltering summer temperatures, runners and walkers are in training for the 13th Annual Ache Around the Lake Run/Walk — a benefit for St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation set for Saturday, Sept. 22, at 8 a.m. at Lake Lanier. Ache Around the Lake is a community event that includes The Ache (8K or 5 miles) or The Ouch (a two-mile fun run). The Ache and the Ouch are open to all runners, walkers, strollers and pets on a leash.
The Ache has become known as one of the ‘biggest little races’ on the racing circuit — boasting gorgeous mountain lake views, moderate weather and a challenging USAT&F-certified course. Local elites, power walkers, and weekend racers enjoy this challenging race in the Carolina Foothills each fall.
Proceeds from Ache Around the Lake will fund aesthetic improvements — including furnishings, paint and décor for the Family Room in the Intensive Care Unit at St. Luke’s Hospital. This renovation project will provide a warm, comforting and private space for family and guests to gather while visiting their loved one.
To register, visit www.itsabouttime.run/achelake to register. T-shirts will go to the first 200 registered participants.
– Submitted by Jennifer Wilson