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, along the banks of the Tuckasegee River. The event includes the following distances:
- 5K
- Half Marathon
The 5K course is entirely on campus and runs through the heart of campus with moderate elevation change. The half marathon begins on campus, goes off campus for several miles, and returns to campus for the finish. The race is presented by Civil Design Concepts and 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.
Logistics and awards
Registered participants receive a race packet containing a race t-shirt, a race bib, and sponsor materials. 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 the race, April 11, 2026 from 6:30 am to 7:30 am at the same location.
Finisher medals are awarded to all half-marathon finishers. Additional awards are custom medals for overall and masters winners and for top three male and female finishers in specified age groups for both the half marathon and the 5K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.