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Take the Lake Challenge

Date
June 1, 2026
Distance
Individual (520 Miles) · Team (520 Miles) · Mid Lake Individual (300 Miles) & more

From the Organizer

A virtual challenge to cover the distance around Lake Norman! At 520 miles in perimeter, Lake Norman is the largest man-made body of fresh water in North Carolina. Grab a friend/family member/running buddy (or 2 or 3 or 4) or tackle it solo! Participants will all receive a race tee, finisher medal, and a pair of custom socks upon completion!

New for 2024: We added an 800 mile option. The Double Lake option is a doozy, so we wanted to have a mid-range option for folks who wanted more than 520, but not quite double that.

The challenge will take place from June 1 - August 31 and you can log running/walking miles, biking miles, swimming miles, and/or paddle or row miles. For individuals, you will cover all the miles yourself - running, biking, swimming, paddling, rowing or some combo of all! For teams, each member contributes. The total of all the miles covered will be added together to reach the mileage goal. Each member will be able to log their miles, and those miles will get added to the team mileage.

Tracking/logging miles is super simple. You will simply click on RESULTS, then hit the button that says "Submit Virtual Results" and follow the on screen prompts. You can log miles daily or weekly, whatever you choose. You can also log as many times a day as you need, which is great for kids who go out and ride their bike 10 times and want to log each time..

If you have any trouble logging results, CLICK HERE for more information.

Participants can be from anywhere but shipping addresses need to be to U.S. mailboxes.

Entry fee includes the shipping of all your swag directly to your mailbox. You'll be able to enter a shipping address during registration - this can be different from the address you enter when you first enter your information. The shipping address confirmation for you and anyone else you register will pop up when you get close to completing the registration process.

Distances & Pricing

Individual (520 Miles)12 AMRegister →
Team (520 Miles)12 AMRegister →
Mid Lake Individual (300 Miles)12 AMRegister →
Mid Lake Team (300 Miles)12 AMRegister →
800 Mile Individual12 AMRegister →
800 Mile Team12 AMRegister →
Double Lake Individual (1040 Miles)12 AMRegister →
Double Lake Team (1040 Miles)12 AMRegister →
Casual Lake - 100 Miles12 AMRegister →

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About This Sport

From Endurance Grid's Founder

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Take the Lake Challenge?
Take the Lake Challenge is a running event held in Lake Norman, NC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the Take the Lake Challenge?
Monday, June 1, 2026 in Lake Norman, NC at Lake Norman, Lake Norman, NC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Take the Lake Challenge?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

Take the Lake Challenge

Jun 1, 2026

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