Clemson 8 Challenge
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Clemson 8 Challenge
The Clemson 8 Challenge is an event that includes an in-person, officially timed race on Saturday, February 27, 2027, around the Clemson University campus, and a virtual edition that runs from February 27 to March 6, 2027. The event accepts a variety of ways to complete the challenge, including run, walk, bike, hike, swim, or ski. High school JROTC teams have until April 9 to complete their challenge.
Distances offered include:
- 800 m kids run
- 8K (4.97 miles) run/walk
- 8 miles run/walk
- 8 miles ROTC ruck option
- 8 miles virtual run/walk
Registration for the listed events opens on November 11, 2026 and closes on February 27, 2027. Clemson students are asked to use their local address when registering. Virtual participants may complete their miles in one day or spread them over the eight-day window. Virtual results can be submitted from March 11 through March 18.
Participant packets include a 100% cotton T-shirt, a wooden nickel, a race bib, and a window decal. Every race day participant is eligible for swag from the Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon. One hundred percent of proceeds benefit Clemson University’s military-affiliated student organizations; the 2027 fundraising goal is $19,420 and prior Challenges raised $139,628.54. Proceeds and endowment dividends will help fund teams to attend the Bataan Memorial Death March on March 20, 2027.
The number eight honors the annual miles a long-time survivor walked in memory of those who died during the Bataan Death March. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
