Catamount Climb Half Marathon & 5K
Catamount Climb Half Marathon & 5K is a running race on April 17, 2027 in Cullowhee, NC, with entry fees from $25 to $45.
- Date
- April 17, 2027 (268 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 2027 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
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 will be given to all half-marathon finishers as well.
Packet Pick Up will occur the day before the race on April 16th, 2027 3pm-7pm at the WCU Campus Recreation Center, and the morning of the race on April 17th, 2027 6:30am - 7:30am at the WCU Campus Recreation Center.
Awards
Each registered participant will receive a race packet that includes a race t-shirt, a race bib, and various coupons and other sponsorship materials.
Half Marathon
Finisher medals are awarded to all half marathon finishers. Awards, which are custom placing 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: 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
5K
Awards, which are 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+.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
71°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cullowhee, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cullowhee, NC
City Elevation
3,009 ft
Nearest Airport
AVL
Asheville Regional Airport · 37 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 62 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Catamount Climb Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- April 17, 2027
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Catamount Climb Half Marathon & 5K
Apr 17, 2027