Date and Time
Friday Oct 2, 2020 Sunday Oct 4, 2020
October 2 - 4, 2020
Fees/Admission
Registration Cost: $40 per participant
Contact Information
For more information, please email Chad Gerrety
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Description
CALLING ALL CATAMOUNTS! It's time to grab your running or walking shoes and lace 'em up for the Catamount Virtual 5K/10K/Fun Run. Homecoming was set to be October 3rd, but due to COVID-19, we're bringing the 'Whee to you. Grab your purple and gold and, get active!
Participants can register for the following races:
- 1-mile run/walk for the family and kids
- 5K run/walk
- 10K run/walk
Catamount Virtual 5K Cost Breakdown
Registration Cost: $40 per participant
Registration Includes: Downloadable customizable race bib (will be emailed prior to race week) Catamount Virtual Fun Run t-shirt, face covering, finishers certificate and a finisher medal**
Shipping Cost: $6 for individual, $14 for groups packaging of 3- 4.
**Participants that sign-up after September 18th will not be eligible to receive a finishers medal.
WCU Athletics encourages each runner to track their progress throughout their training and race using the hashtag #WheeRun. Challenge friends and family members to join in on the Catamount fun!
WCU Athletics will send a registration packet to all participants via email before Race Week. Registration packets will include information about how to participate, as well as a customized digital race bib and a link to a Spotify playlist created for the race.
Additionally, each participant will be assigned to a team led by one of our WCU Catamount coaches. Details will be included in the registration packet emailed to participants.
Proceeds from the Catamount Virtual 5K will go to benefit student-athlete scholarships at WCU.
Fans are encouraged to get started by registering online today!
To register CLICK HERE
Disclaimer: Participation in the Catamount Virtual 5K is completely voluntary. There are risks and hazards, minor and serious, associated with participation. Participants voluntarily assume all responsibility and risk of loss, damage, illness and/or injury to person or property associated with participation. Participation requires a minimum level of fitness to participate safely. Western Carolina Athletics strongly advises participants to consult with their physician if they have any doubts of their physical ability to safely participate.