Wild West Catamount 5K
Wild West Catamount 5K is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Cullowhee, NC, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (57 days to go)
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Howdy Catamounts!
Saddle up for a cause and join us for the Wild West Catamount 5K! Throw on your boots (or your running shoes), grab your favorite bandana, and hit the trail for a rootin'-tootin' good time. Whether you're chasing a PR or just moseying to the finsih line, this is one roundup you won't want to miss! Our fall themed race/walk will start near the Catafount. Proceeds from the race will go towards our student run pro bono clinic with Western Carolina University's Department of Physical Therapy. The MAPHealth Pro Bono Clinic strives to serve Western Carolina's community by providing care to those in need of physical therapy services. Our clinics funding relies on donations and fundraisers. Help us help Western Carolina's community by enjoying a nice run or walk through our beautiful campus.
See you there, partner!
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
80°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cullowhee, 1 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
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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57
Days to train
- Race
- Wild West Catamount 5K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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About This Sport
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Running
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Cullowhee than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Wild West Catamount 5K
Sep 12, 2026