The Clemson 8 Challenge

The race website does not allow us to list 8K (4.97 miles) and 8 miles at the same time. We choose to list the event as 8 miles. This was the number of miles that Colonel Skardon used to walk in New Mexico. By combining the two distances, we are eliminating one of the race categories.

USE YOUR CAMPUS ADDRESS

The race website does not allow us to list 8K (4.97 miles) and 8 miles at the same time. We choose to list the event as 8 miles. This was the number of miles that Colonel Skardon used to walk in New Mexico. By combining the two distances, we are eliminating one of the race categories.

USE YOUR CAMPUS ADDRESS.

Each person must carry a 35-lb rucksack throughout the eight miles.

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.

Rucksacks/backpacks are OPTIONAL, however, if you choose to ruck, we suggest each student carry at least a 20-lb rucksack.

The course can be on a quarter mile track or anywhere in your community.

Each team should abide by your schools’ social distance requirements.

Your team is invited to complete your challenge in Clemson.
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A team member can purchase a "Clemson 8" Challenge t-shirt by going to the STORE

These are the 3 distances you can walk/run in New Mexico. Colonel Skardon did the 8 miles 13 times beginning at the age of 89. The site will not allow us to list all three distances at one time. You can choose any of the distances.