Beaver Fever 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $35
From the Organizer
Beaverton Area Business Association along with the Beaver Fever 5K Sponsors - are inviting you to the 1st annual Beaver Fever 5K!
The Race: Come out to the McCulloch Rd School Forrest – same site as Beaverton Schools XC Course - as runners embark on a moonlit night 5k race along trails. Runners will complete two laps.
All participants will receive a professionally timed event with Beaver Fever Finisher Medals.
Proceeds from this race benefit the Beaverton Area Business Association and the community development efforts they support throughout the year, community-wide.
Date: October 24, 2026
Event Start Times: Packet pickup will begin at 5 PM on race day and will close at 7:45 PM.
Race Start Times:
NIGHT TIME 5K - 8:00 PM
Location: McCulloch Rd School Forest
Address: Corner of McCulloch and Calhoun Rd Beaverton, MI
Distances: 5K Run/Walk
Race Registration Prices: 5K Run/Walk - with shirt & finisher medal- $35
Dogs are great, but please DO NOT bring them to the race or event. Strollers are allowed, but it will be a challenge on this trail course. Headlamps are HIGHLY recommended (it's going to be dark)! This is school property, which means we're Drug, Tobacco, Alcohol and Weapon Free. This is a trail course, and it will be dark, it is recommended that young participants walk/run with an adult.
*NOTE: The option to register with a guaranteed shirt size will end on Sunday, October 11th at midnight so that shirt orders may be placed.
Packet Pickup and Late Registration: Saturday, October 24 from 5:00PM - 7:45 PM at the race site.
Course Description: The Beaver Fever 5K will take place on Beaverton School’s McCulloch Rd XC course on flat, wide-track trails. The night course will be marked with some small LED lights to assist with trail navigation. Use of a headlamp is strongly encouraged. The 5k race will consist of two laps.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
56°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gladwin, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Beaverton, MI
City Elevation
715 ft
Nearest Airport
MBS
MBS International Airport · 30 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 89 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Date
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Beaver Fever 5K?
- Beaver Fever 5K is a running race held in Beaverton, Michigan on October 24, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Beaver Fever 5K?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Beaverton, Michigan at McCulloch Rd & Calhoun Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Beaver Fever 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Beaver Fever 5K
Oct 24, 2026