5 events in Jackson County, North Carolina

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running, cycling, triathlon, and swimming events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Catamount Climb Half Marathon & 5K [runsignup.com]
  • Subscribe to My Calendar (sign in required)

  • ---

  • Download single event

  Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM

  Description

  ▼ Show more Show less

  The 2026 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. The 5K course is completely on...

  The 2026 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. 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.

  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 will occur the day before the race on April 10th, 2026 3pm-7pm at the WCU Campus Recreation Center, and the morning of the race on April 11th, 2026 6:30am - 7:30am at the WCU Campus Recreation Center.

  Awards

  Each registered participant will receive a race packet that includes a race t-shirt, a race bib, and various coupons and other sponsorship materials.

  Half Marathon

  Finisher medals are awarded to all half marathon finishers. Awards, which are custom placing medals, are given to the overall male and female winner, overall master's male and female winner, as well as the top three male and female in each age group: 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

  5K

  Awards, which are custom medals, are given to the overall male and female winner, overall master's male and female winner, as well as the top three male and female in each age group: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

  5k 13.1 Miles Half Marathon Run

  379 Memorial Drive, Jackson County, North Carolina, 28723, United States
  OpenStreetMap Google Maps
• Greening Up the Mountains 5k [runsignup.com]
  • Subscribe to My Calendar (sign in required)

  • ---

  • Download single event

  Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM

  Description

  ▼ Show more Show less

  Greening Up the Mountains Annual 5k will be held, Saturday, April 25th, 2026

  8:00am Registration

  9:00am Race Starts!

  10:00am Awards Ceremony

  Mark Watson Park

  86 Mark Watson Park

  Sylva, NC 28779

  All...

  Greening Up the Mountains Annual 5k will be held, Saturday, April 25th, 2026

  8:00am Registration

  9:00am Race Starts!

  10:00am Awards Ceremony

  Mark Watson Park

  86 Mark Watson Park

  Sylva, NC 28779

  All Proceeds support the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department!

  Awards:

  OVERALL MALE and FEMALE

  Top 3 in each age group! 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

  Course:

  Course begins at Mark Watson Park in downtown Sylva, crosses Business 23 onto Old Dillsboro Road, loops into Monteith Park and returns on the same route back to Mark Watson Park. This is a relatively flat course with both paved and graveled road sections.

  Shirts guaranteed to first 150 to register and available on race day until we run out.

  3.1 Miles 5k Gravel Run

  86 Sunrise Park, Jackson County, North Carolina, 28779, United States
  OpenStreetMap Google Maps
• Viewpoint Endurance Challenge [facebook.com] [Register at ultrasignup.com] - Facebook - Instagram
  • Subscribe to My Calendar (sign in required)

  • ---

  • Download single event

  Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM

  Ultra

  87 Vinewood Cir, Jackson County, North Carolina, 28789, United States
  OpenStreetMap Google Maps