Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon & 5K

Written by admin on December 23, 2014. Posted in

Overview: The Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon & 5K has a scenic course, featuring rolling hills, on the campus of Western Carolina University and along the Tuckaseigee River in Cullowhee, NC.

The 10th annual 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 travel.

All race participants will receive a short-sleeve technical shirt. All participants registered by March 8th are guaranteed a shirt on race day. Those registered after March 6th may not receive their requested size or they may have to pick up their race shirt at the Campus Recreation Center following the race if supplies run out on race day.

Prizes:

1/2 Marathon

Finisher’s medals are awarded to all half marathon finishers.  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: 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.  The overall winners also receive a custom Valley of the Lilies merchandise item.

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+.

More details are available at the race website.

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Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon & 5K

Written by admin on December 23, 2014. Posted in

Overview: The Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon & 5K has a scenic course, featuring rolling hills, on the campus of Western Carolina University and along the Tuckaseigee River in Cullowhee, NC.

The 9^th annual Valley of the Lilies is hosted by the Western Carolina University School of Health Sciences and the Department of Campus Recreation & Wellness.

Proceeds: All race proceeds go to support student professional development and travel. The race is hosted by the School of Health Sciences and the Department of Campus Recreation & Wellness.

Shirts: All race participants will receive a short-sleeve technical shirt. All participants registered by March 9^th are guaranteed a shirt on race day. Those registered after March 9^th may have to pick up their race shirt at the Campus Recreation Center following the race if supplies run out on race day.

Prizes:

1/2 Marathon

Finisher’s prizes are awarded to all half marathon finishers.  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: 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.  The overall winners also receive a custom Valley of the Lilies merchandise item.

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+.

More details are available at the race website.

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Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon & 5K

Written by admin on December 23, 2014. Posted in

Overview: The Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon & 5K has a scenic course, featuring rolling hills, on the campus of Western Carolina University and along the Tuckaseigee River in Cullowhee, NC.

The 8^th annual Valley of the Lilies is hosted by the Western Carolina University School of Health Sciences and the Department of Campus Recreation & Wellness.

Proceeds: All race proceeds go to support student professional development and travel. The race is hosted by the School of Health Sciences and the Department of Campus Recreation & Wellness.

Shirts: All race participants will receive a short-sleeve technical shirt. All participants registered by March 9^th are guaranteed a shirt on race day. Those registered after March 9^th may have to pick up their race shirt at the Campus Recreation Center following the race if supplies run out on race day.

Prizes:

1/2 Marathon

Finisher’s prizes are awarded to all half marathon finishers.  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: 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.  The overall winners also receive a custom Valley of the Lilies merchandise item.

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+.

More details are available at the race website.

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Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon & 5K

Written by admin on December 23, 2014. Posted in

Overview: The Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon & 5K has a scenic course, featuring rolling hills, on the campus of Western Carolina University and along the Tuckaseigee River in Cullowhee, NC.

The 7th annual Valley of the Lilies is hosted by the Western Carolina University School of Health Sciences and the Department of Campus Recreation & Wellness.

Proceeds: All race proceeds go to support student professional development and travel. The race is hosted by the School of Health Sciences and the Department of Campus Recreation & Wellness.

Shirts: All race participants will receive a short-sleeve technical shirt. All participants registered by March 5th are guaranteed a shirt on race day. Those registered after March 5th may have to pick up their race shirt at the Campus Recreation Center following the race if supplies run out on race day.

Prizes:

1/2 Marathon

Finisher’s prizes are awarded to all half marathon finishers.  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: 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.  The overall winners also receive a custom Valley of the Lilies merchandise item.

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+.

More details are available at the race website.

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Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon & 5K

Written by admin on December 23, 2014. Posted in

Overview: The Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon & 5K has a scenic course, featuring rolling hills, on the campus of WCU and along the Tuckaseigee River in Cullowhee, NC.

The Western Carolina University School of Health Sciences and the Department of Campus Recreation & Wellness bring you the sixth annual Valley of the Lilies event.

Proceeds: The proceeds of the race will go to students at WCU to assist in professional presentations, travel to conferences, and other professional development opportunities. We have a strong tradition of undergraduate research and professional engagement, which often leads to student travel and presentations at conferences in his or her field of study. Race proceeds will assist students with the expense associated with these outstanding opportunities. Many students are not able to engage in professional development without financial assistance. The race is hosted by the School of Health Sciences and the Department of Campus Recreation & Wellness.

Shirts: All race shirts are technical running short-sleeved shirts. Anyone registered by March 5th will be guaranteed a race shirt in the requested size. Those registered after March 5th may have to pick up their race shirt at the Campus Recreation Center following the race if supplies run out on race day.  Shirts will not be mailed to participants who are unable to pick up their shirt

Course Description: Check out link to course maps >> Half Marathon  5K

Prizes: Finisher’s prizes are awarded to all half marathon finishers.  Finisher’s receive a finisher’s glass and Valley of the Lilies car magnet.  Awards, which are custom medals shaped like lilies, 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+.  The overall winners also receive a custom Valley of the Lilies merchandise item.

5K Awards, which are custom medals shaped like lilies, 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+.  

More details are available at the race website.

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