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Catamount Climb Half Marathon & 5K

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379 Memorial Drive, Cullowhee NC

Saturday, April 11th, 2026

Event Overview

The 2026 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

  • Included items: 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: Finisher Medals will be given to all half-marathon finishers.
  • Packet Pick Up: Will occur the day before the race on April 10th, 2026 from 3pm-7pm at the WCU Campus Recreation Center.
  • Event Day Pick Up: Available on April 11th, 2026 from 6:30am - 7:30am at the WCU Campus Recreation Center.

Awards

  • Half Marathon: Finisher medals are awarded to all half marathon finishers.
  • Overall Winners: Awards, which are custom placing medals, are given to the overall male and female winner, overall master's male and female winner.
  • Age Group Awards: Awards are given to the top three male and female in each age group: 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
  • 5K Awards: Custom medals are given to the overall male and female winner, overall master's male and female winner, as well as the top three male and female in each age group: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

Race Details

For more information and to register, please visit this link.

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