Take the Lake is an expansion of a treasured Columbus County tradition on and around one of its most beautiful natural resources. Over the past 11 years, this event has grown to be an important and popular feature of life here.

Rural Americans face a greater battle against obesity and its related diseases than do people in cities, and we believe that projects like Take the Lake give our residents a fitness goal to work toward and share with fitness and family. 

We have a great need for families and organizations to support Take the Lake. Our sponsors and volunteers make the event possible.

With the help of our sponsors, we have been able to offer the people of Columbus County a fitness event that is exciting and motivating. We have also produced longstanding products, including mile markers around Lake Waccamaw and a loaner kit including volunteers bibs, orange cones, signage and other race supplies to help people organize their first race or fitness event. We have purchased a large race timer clock that we loan out to race organizers. Each year, we donate money to organizations who assist in producing Take the Lake. 

The people of Columbus County, and especially we on the Take the Lake team, greatly appreciate the support of community leaders, and we look forward to working with you to offer our community a fun and meaningful fitness at beautiful Lake Waccamaw. 

Sincerely,

The Take the Lake Organizational Committee