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Catamount Climb Half Marathon & 5K

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At a Glance:

  • Date: 5 Apr, 2025 12AM

  • Location: 379 Memorial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, 28723, US

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Details:

The 2025 Catamount Climb Half Marathon and 5K will be hosted on the campus of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC along the banks of the Tuckasegee River. The 5K course is completely on campus and navigates through the heart of campus with moderate elevation change. The half marathon course starts on campus, and then heads off campus for a few miles before returning back to campus for the finish line.

The Catamount Climb Half Marathon and 5K (formerly known as Valley of the Lilies) is hosted by the Western Carolina University School of Health Sciences and the Department of Campus Recreation & Wellness.All race proceeds go to support student professional development and academic scholarships.

Race Packets

Each registered participant will receive a race packet that includes a race t-shirt, a race bib, and various coupons and other sponsorship materials. Finisher Medals will be given to all half-marathon finishers as well.

Packet Pick Up will occur the day before the race on April 4th, 2025 3pm-7pm at the Health and Human Services (HHS) building, and the morning of the race on April 5th, 2025 6:30am - 7:30am at the Campus Recreation Center.Β 

Events:

5K

  • Distance: 5K
  • Start: 4/5/2025 08:30
  • Sign up window: 30 Jul, 2024 12AM - 5 Apr, 2025 11:59 PM
  • Price: $25.00
  • Free T-Shirt
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Half Marathon

  • Distance: 13.1 Miles
  • Start: 4/5/2025 08:00
  • Sign up window: 30 Jul, 2024 12AM - 5 Apr, 2025 11:59 PM
  • Price: $45.00
  • Free T-Shirt
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Race details and prices subject to change at the race organizers’ discretion.

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