Catamount Climb Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Catamount Climb Half Marathon & 5K is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, on the campus of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina. The event is presented by Civil Design Concepts and is hosted by the Western Carolina University School of Health Sciences and the Department of Campus Recreation & Wellness. The race was formerly known as Valley of the Lilies.
Distances
- 5K
- Half Marathon
Course
The 5K course is entirely on the WCU 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 along the banks of the Tuckasegee River.
Packet pickup and race materials
Each registered participant receives a race packet that includes a race t-shirt, a race bib, and sponsor materials or coupons. Packet pickup is scheduled at the WCU Campus Recreation Center on April 10, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and on the morning of April 11, 2026, from 6:30 am to 7:30 am.
Awards and proceeds
All half-marathon finishers receive finisher medals. Awards are given to overall and master winners and to top finishers in defined age groups for both the half marathon and the 5K. All race proceeds support student professional development and academic scholarships at WCU. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
