Mountain Heritage Day 5K Walk/Race
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (September 26, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Mountain Heritage Day 5K Walk/Race is a family-friendly, chip-timed event held at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina, on September 25, 2027, starting at 8:30 a.m. The course follows paved and gravel paths past the campus's landmark sites.
The race includes several age groups, and participants can then head to the Mountain Heritage Day festival, featuring bluegrass music, food and crafts. Proceeds go to the Sport Management Association scholarship fund.
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