Catamount Climb Half Marathon & 5K

Join Western Carolina University’s Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness and School of Health Sciences for the Catamount Climb Half Marathon and 5K!

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### Register here: [https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Cullowhee/CatamountClimbHalf5k ](https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Cullowhee/CatamountClimbHalf5k)

The 2026 Catamount Climb Half Marathon and 5K will be hosted on the campus of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC on Saturday April 11th, 2026. 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.

All race proceeds go to support student professional development, travel, and academic scholarships.