Wild West Catamount 5K
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About the race
The Wild West Catamount 5K takes place on September 12, 2026, on the Western Carolina University campus in Cullowhee, North Carolina, with a start location noted near the Catafount at 1 University Drive. The event is presented as the MAPHealth Annual 5k Run/Walk and is listed with a distance of 3 Miles.
This is a fall themed run/walk that combines a recreational element and a competitive element. Prizes are planned for best dressed cowboy and cowgirl and for the top five finishers in both the women's and men's divisions. Proceeds support the MAPHealth Pro Bono Clinic operated in partnership with Western Carolina University's Department of Physical Therapy. The clinic provides physical therapy services to members of the local community, and its funding relies on donations and fundraisers.
Registration opens on June 17, 2026 at 09:29 and closes on August 28, 2026 at 23:59. The stated registration fee is $20.00. A running route for 2026 is referenced in organizer materials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
