The 2027 Clemson 8 Challenge
- Date Sat 20th February 2027 - Fri 9th April 2027
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Clemson, South Carolina
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 8 races
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
The race kicks off at 10:00 AM at Military Heritage Plaza, located next to Tillman Hall and Bowman Field. With a goal of engaging 1,600 participants to honor the 1,600 U.S. POWs on the WWII Oryoku Maru Hell Ship, this event is not just about running; it's about community, history, and support for Clemson's military-affiliated students. Every registration contributes to scholarships, with a target to raise $19,420 in memory of the year the Bataan Death March occurred. Join us for this heartfelt challenge and make a difference while you run!
Organiser's Description
THE 2027 CLEMSON 8 CHALLENGE
IN HONOR OF THE 6 CLEMSON MEN wHO SURVIVED
THE BATAAN DEATH MARCH
AND THE 26 KNOWN CLEMSON POWs FROM ALL WARS.
8K or 8 MILES
in one day or over 8 days
Our goal: 1,600 in-person and virtual participants to honor each of the
1,600 U.S. POWs on the WWII Oryoku Maru Hell Ship.
(Video at the bottom of this page)
Please don't rely on others to remember these 1,600 POWs. Register or donate today. Thank you.
RACE DAY DETAILS
DATE
Saturday, February 20, 2027
START TIME
10:00 AM (in-person, officially timed)
LOCATION
MILITARY HERITAGE PLAZA, NEXT TO TILLMAN HALL AND BOWMAN FIELD
101 Gantt Circle, Clemson, SC 29634
VIRTUAL WINDOW
February 20 - February 27, 2027
HIGH SCHOOL JROTC TEAMS
Teams (at least 8 members) have until April 9 to complete your challenge
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
USE YOUR LOCAL/CAMPUS ADDRESS WHEN REGISTERING, NOT YOUR HOME ADDRESS.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Your participant packet includes:
A 100% cotton t-shirt, a wooden nickel (challenge coin), a race bib (with food coupon), and a window decal.
Every race-day participant will have a chance to win swag from
the annual Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon in New Mexico.
SUPPORTING CLEMSON'S MILITARY-AFFILIATED STUDENTS
100% of the proceeds benefit Clemson University's Military-Affiliated student organizations. The first six Challenges raised $139,628.54 for scholarships. The 2027 goal is to raise $19,420 because 1942 was the year of the Bataan Death March.
Dividends from the endowment and your donations help pay for multiple teams to compete in the Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon in New Mexico on March 20, 2027.
HOW TO GIVE
THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING ADDING A DONATION DURING YOUR REGISTRATION.
For a tax deduction, contact Amy Craft at the Clemson University Foundation through the contact form on this page.
Or mail a check to: Clemson University Foundation, Attn: Amy Craft, P.O. Box 1889, Clemson, SC 29633. On the memo line, write: Bataan Endowment.
Give Online [https://iamatiger.clemson.edu/giving/giving-to-clemson?id=9ed46b59-6d7e-4b16-88c6-961984a7efe0]
BECOME A SPONSOR
Interested in sponsoring the race? Contact John Seketa, johnseketa@gmail.com, or call (864) 903-1487.
LET'S STAY CONNECTED
Contact the Race Director, John Seketa [https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Clemson/ClemsonEightBataanDeathMarchRemembrance#contactFormSection]
Questions? Use the contact form or tap the chat button in the corner.
Races
-
800 Meter Kids Run
Incl. $1.78 Fee & 100% Cotton Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 20th February 2027 (10:00AM EST)
$14.78
OPENS TOMORROW -
C U Students 8K (4.97 Miles) Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th February 2027 (10:00AM EST)
$22.20
OPENS TOMORROWCLEMSON STUDENTS - USE YOUR LOCAL ADDRESS AND NOT YOUR HOME ADDRESS. -
C U Students 8 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th February 2027 (10:00AM EST)
$22.20
OPENS TOMORROWCLEMSON STUDENTS - USE YOUR LOCAL ADDRESS AND NOT YOUR HOME ADDRESS. This was the number of miles that Colonel Skardon walked at the Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon in New Mexico. He did this 13 times from ages 89 to 101. -
8 Mile Run/Walk (Clemson ROTC Ruckers)
Sat 20th February 2027 (10:00AM EST)
Free
OPENS TOMORROWCURRENT CLEMSON ARMY & AIR FORCE CADETS WILL RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY T-SHIRT THE WEEK OF THE RACE. This was the number of miles that Colonel Skardon walked at the Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon in New Mexico. He did this 13 times from ages 89 to 101. -
General Public 8K (4.97 Miles) Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & 100% Cotton Long or Short Sleeve T-Shirt or Tank Top
Sat 20th February 2027 (10:00AM EST)
$38.10
OPENS TOMORROW -
General Public 8 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & 100% Cotton Long or Short Sleeve T-Shirt or Tank Top
Sat 20th February 2027 (10:00AM EST)
$38.10
OPENS TOMORROWThis was the number of miles that Colonel Skardon walked at the Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon in New Mexico. He did this 13 times from ages 89 to 101. -
General Public 8K or 8 Mile Virtual Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & 100% Cotton Long or Short Sleeve T-Shirt or Tank Top
$38.10
OPENS TOMORROWThis was the number of miles that Colonel Skardon walked at the Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon in New Mexico. He did this 13 times from ages 89 to 101. You can do your miles all in one day or over eight days. -
8 Mile High School JROTC
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Banner
$27.50
OPENS TOMORROWThis was the number of miles that Colonel Skardon walked at the Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon in New Mexico. He did this 13 times from ages 89 to 101. You can do your miles all in one day or over eight days.
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