Mountain Heritage Days 5K Walk/Run

Mountain Heritage Days 5K Walk/Run Race Information

<p><span style="font-size:12pt">Western Carolina University&#39;s Sport Management Association invites you to the <b>15th annual Mountain Heritage Days 5K on Saturday, September 27, 2025!</b> This is a family-friendly chip-timed race for both runners and walkers. The course features a combination of pavement and gravel paths and is appropriate for both beginner and accomplished runners as well as leisure walkers. Participants will dash through WCU&#39;s campus past iconic landmarks, including the &#39;Catafount&#39; water fountain and Alumni Tower. Come enjoy a fun way to stay active while experiencing Western Carolina University&#39;s beautiful campus! All proceeds from the 5k race support the Sport Management Association Scholarship Fund.                </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt">After completing the race take a short stroll or shuttle ride over to the award winning Mountain Heritage Days festival, celebrating Southern Appalachian mountain culture through live musical performances and demonstrations, food and craft vendors, and a variety of family-friendly activities. Admission to the festival is always free!                </span></p> <ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Age categories for awards: 14 &amp; under / 15-19 / 20-29 / 30-39 / 40-49 / 50-59 / 60-69 / 70 &amp; up</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Chip timing provided by Right On Time Productions Inc.</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Custom handcrafted awards provided by Mud Dabbers Pottery &amp; Crafts (Balsam, NC)</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Awards to the top overall male and female finisher and for the top 3 male and female finishers in each age category.</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Race T-shirt guaranteed to the first 100 registered participants</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Race is capped at 200 participants</span></li></ul> <h5>                      </h5> <p>         <a title="Right On Time Productions" href="https://rightontimeproductions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LIVE RESULTS</a> </p> <p>         <a title="Right On Time Productions" href="https://rightontimeproductions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">COMPLETE AGE GROUP RESULTS  </a></p>