379 Memorial Drive, Cullowhee NC
Saturday, April 5th, 2025
🏃♂️ Race Overview
The 2025 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.
- Date: 2025-04-05
- Location: 379 Memorial Drive, Cullowhee, NC
- Website: Catamount Climb Half Marathon & 5K
📍 Course Details
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.
🎓 Charitable Cause
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
Packet Pick Up will occur the day before the race on April 4th, 2025 3pm-7pm at the WCU Campus Recreation Center, and the morning of the race on April 5th, 2025 6:30am - 7:30am at the WCU Campus Recreation Center.
Starting Line Map
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