2023 - The Clemson 8 Challenge - "Lest We Forget"

8K - Race Day - General Public

8 Mile - Race Day - General Public

8K or 8 Mile - Race Day - College Students & Younger

INSTEAD OF YOUR HOME ADDRESS, YOU MIGHT WANT TO USE YOUR CAMPUS ADDRESS FOR YOUR RACE PACKET.

8 Mile - Race Day - 5 Member College ROTC Ruck Team

INSTEAD OF YOUR HOME ADDRESS, USE YOUR CAMPUS ADDRESS FOR YOUR RACE PACKET. “CLEMSON 8” CHALLENGE RULES COLLEGE ROTC DIVISION Each team must have five (5) cadets. Each cadet must carry a 35-lb rucksack at least eight miles (run or walk). Each cadet team member must do the eight (8) miles at the same time on the same day. The course is anywhere in your community, flat or hilly, preferably not on a track. The fifth (5th) team member must finish within 20 seconds of the first (1st) team member. Your challenge must be on March 11, 2023. Each team should abide by your schools social distance requirements. Each team entry fee is free. Schools can have more than one team compete in the challenge. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cadets and cadre not in the team challenge can complete the 8, 14.2 or 26.2 mile challenge on their own at a cost of $15 per person. Each person who competes as an individual will receive a "Clemson 8" Challenge shirt.

8 Mile Relay Virtual Challenge - High School JROTC/P.E. Class

This event has been extended to Sat., April 9 for the JROTC programs. April 9, 1942 was the first day of the actual Bataan Death March. Each school must have at least eight (8) students on a team. Each school will receive eight (8) Wooden Nickels. Additional Wooden Nickels may be purchased in the Store. Each school will receive one (1) 2' x 3' participation banner. When registering, list your high school as the participant. For example - Gillespie High School instead of John Doe. If available, each student should carry at least a 20-lb rucksack. The course can be at any quarter mile track or throughout your community. Each team should abide by your schools’ social distance requirements. Your team/school is invited to complete some or all of your challenge on the Clemson University campus at 9:00 am on Sat., March 11, 2023. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A team member can purchase a "Clemson 8" Challenge t-shirt. Cost is $20 per person. Register as a College Student & Younger.

8 Mile - Virtual - General Public

14.2 Mile - Virtual - General Public

26.2 Mile - Virtual - General Public