Brief Description: A scenic course, featuring rolling hills, on the campus of WCU and along the Tuckaseigee River in Cullowhee, NC
Proceeds: The proceeds of the race will go to students at WCU to assist in professional presentations and travel to conferences. We have a strong tradition of undergraduate research and professional engagement, which often leads to student travel and presentations at conferences in his or her field of study. Race proceeds will assist students with the expense associated with these outstanding opportunities. Many students are not able to engage in professional development without financial assistance. The race is hosted by the School of Health Sciences and the Department of Campus Recreation & Wellness.
$40 through March 5th
$60 March 6th - March 31st (Pre-registration ends on March 31st)
$80 Race Day Registration (including in person registration on March 30th, 31st or April 1st)
5K Race Fee:
$20 through March 5th
$25 March 6th - March 31st (Pre-registration ends on March 31st)
$30 Race Day Registration (including in person registration on March 30th, 31st or April 1st)
All sales are final. Refunds and transfers are not allowed under any circumstances.
All participants will have access to the Campus Recreation Center for use of showers and other facilities before and after the race.
There will also be a bag drop at the Campus Recreation Center the morning of the race.
Plenty of free parking available.
Pre-Registration Closing Date: March 31st @ 11:59pm
Must be at least 13 years of age on race day to participate.
Packets may be picked up on Thursday (March 30th) or Friday (March 31st) from 4:00pm-8:00pm in the Campus Recreation Center at Western Carolina University. Race day packet pick-up is also available on Saturday, April 1st from 6:30am-7:30am at the Campus Recreation Center. Packets are not available outside these time frames.
As you enter campus, take the second exit from the traffic circle onto Norton Drive. The Campus Recreation Center will be on the right. Turn right onto Memorial Drive and there is plenty of parking along the street.
All race participants will receive a short-sleeve technical shirt. All participants registered by March 5th are guaranteed a shirt on race day. Those registered after March 5th may have to pick up their race shirt at the Campus Recreation Center following the race if supplies run out on race day.
Thursday, March 30 | 4:00pm-8:00pm | Packet Pick-Up at WCU Campus Recreation Center |
Friday, March 31st | 4:00pm-8:00pm | Packet Pick-Up at WCU Campus Recreation Center |
Saturday, April 1 | 6:30am-7:30am | Race Day Packet Pick-Up & Registration at WCU Campus Recreation Center |
8:00am 8:15am | Half Marathon start 5k Start | |
9:00am 11:00am | 5k Awards Half Marathon Awards | |
11:30am | Course Closes |
Every 2017 half marathon or 5k registrant will receive an electronic copy of a basic training program.
You must be able to complete the half marathon in 3.5 hours or less, otherwise you will be running the course at your own risk.
Entry fees are non-refundable and entries are non-transferable. Once you have registered and we have received your fee, you will not receive a refund for any reason. You may not give or sell your number to anyone else. You may not transfer your application to the following year. If you registered and are unable to participate in the race, we will reserve your t-shirt for 30 days, available for pick up from the Campus Recreation Center at WCU. If, after thirty days, you have not picked up your shirt, it will no longer be available for you. No refunds will be given due to weather and/or race cancellation.
Race officials may cancel, delay, or change the event in case of extreme weather or other conditions that may affect the safety and health of the participants. In the event of cancellation, refunds will NOT be issued. Please note that race officials will do everything possible to hold the race.