The 2027 Clemson 8 Challenge

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 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

BECOME A SPONSOR

Interested in sponsoring the race? Contact John Seketa, [email protected], 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.