Events
800 Meter Kids Run, 8K (4.97 miles) Run/Walk, 8 Mile Run/Walk, 8 Mile Run/Walk (Clemson ROTC Ruckers), 8 Mile Virtual Run/Walk
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100% Cotton Short T-Shirt | 100% Cotton Long or Short T-Shirt or Tank Top
The Clemson 8 Challenge - Run/Walk/Bike/Hike/Swim/Ski Mark your calendar, as we will be hosting an in-person OFFICIALLY TIMED race at 9:00 am on Saturday, February 27, 2027 , around the Clemson University campus, along with a virtual race from February 27 to March 6, 2027. The Challenge is open to the general public. CLEMSON STUDENTS, USE YOUR LOCAL ADDRESS WHEN REGISTERING AND NOT YOUR HOME ADDRESS. You can complete your own run, walk, bike, hike, swim, or ski in Clemson, S.C., or on your own course - in your own town in one day or throughout the eight days. High school JROTC teams will have until April 9th to complete their challenge. Your participant packet consists of a 100% cotton t-shirt, a wooden nickel, a race bib, and a window decal. EVERY RACE DAY PARTICIPANT WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO WIN SWAG FROM THE BATAAN MEMORIAL DEATH MARCH MARATHON IN NEW MEXICO. 100% of the proceeds will benefit Clemson University's Military-Affiliated student organizations. The first six Challenges
The 2027 Clemson 8 Challenge – “Lest We Forget” 2027 — Clemson, SC
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for February 27.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Clemson, SC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
- Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
- Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
- Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
- Emergency medical up to $250,000
- Cancel For Any Reason add-on available
- 24/7 real-time support
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