Catamount Climb Half Marathon

APR

11

2026

A campus-based race in Cullowhee offering a 5K and a half marathon along the Tuckasegee River, with race packets, age-group awards, and proceeds supporting WCU student scholarships.

Sat 11 Apr 2026

Cullowhee, North Carolina

Registration

Half Marathon 5 kilometers

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Catamount Climb Half Marathon & 5K

The Catamount Climb Half Marathon and 5K take place on the campus of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC, along the banks of the Tuckasegee River. The 5K course is entirely on campus and navigates through the heart of campus with moderate elevation change. The half marathon begins on campus, goes off campus for several miles, and then returns to campus for the finish.

The event is hosted by the Western Carolina University School of Health Sciences and the Department of Campus Recreation & Wellness. All race proceeds support student professional development and academic scholarships. Race packets include a race t-shirt, a race bib, and sponsor coupons or materials. Finisher medals are awarded to all half-marathon finishers.

Packet pick-up is scheduled at the WCU Campus Recreation Center the day before the race on April 10, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and the morning of the race on April 11, 2026 from 6:30 am to 7:30 am.

Awards are given for overall male and female winners and overall masters, plus age-group placing. Age groups are specified separately for the half marathon and the 5K, and custom placing medals are awarded to top finishers in each category.

Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.