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5K paired with WCU’s Mountain Heritage Day

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Tuesday, September 04, 2012

out 5KA 5K race will be held at Western Carolina University at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, as part of festivities for the annual Mountain Heritage Day festival. 

Mountain Heritage Day is a combination old-fashioned mountain fair and showcase for Southern Appalachian music, arts, dance and song, with the atmosphere of a big family reunion.

The race starts at the McKee Building and travels through campus. Cost is $15 or $25 on race day. Only $10 for students. The first 250 registrants are guaranteed a race t-shirt.

The race is sponsored by WCU’s Sport Management Association. claws.wcu.edu/sma/5K/ or 828.283.0203 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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