The 2027 Clemson 8 Challenge
Sat, Feb 20, 2027 to Fri, Apr 9, 2027 · Clemson, SC · Virtual option
Events
| Event | Distance | Start | Price now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C U Students 8 Mile Run/Walk | 8 Miles | 10:00 AM | – | |
| 8 Mile Run/Walk (Clemson ROTC Ruckers) | 8 Miles | 10:00 AM | – | |
| General Public 8 Mile Run/Walk | 8 Miles | 10:00 AM | – | |
| General Public 8K or 8 Mile Virtual Run/WalkVirtual | 8 Miles | 10:00 AM | – | |
| 8 Mile High School JROTCVirtual | 8 Miles | 10:00 AM | – | |
| C U Students 8K (4.97 miles) Run/Walk | 8K | 10:00 AM | – | |
| General Public 8K (4.97 miles) Run/Walk | 4.97 Miles | 10:00 AM | – | |
| 800 Meter Kids Run | 800m | 10:00 AM | – |
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About this race
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)
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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 Mar…
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ch 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 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 Questions? Use the contact form or tap the chat button in the corner.
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