Crystal Lake Team Marathon
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Location
- 284 S. Benzie Blvd, Beulah, MI
- Distance
- Crystal Lake Solo Marathon (One person 26.2 Miles) · Crystal Lake Team Marathon (Open Teams) · Crystal Lake Team Marathon (High School Team) & more
From the Organizer
One of the most beautiful 26.2 courses in the state of Michigan around Crystal Lake in Beulah. The course starts and finished at the east end of Crystal Lake in Beulah (start and finish rough 400 meters apart).
As in years past, we will be offering runners the chance to run the full 26.2 as a competitive individual. The individual race begins at 7am with teams starting at 8am. We request all individuals and teams finish by 1pm (6 hr cutoff). For those that may need longer, please email and we can setup earlier start time.
Teams of 5 are encouraged, but you may register a team with fewer than 5 runners. If less than 5, the team may determine how they cover the 26.2 mile course.
Packet pickup will take place the Friday evening prior to race day 5-7pm at Beulah Beach (race start location - 284 S. Benzie Blvd, Beulah)
Restrooms will be located at the start of the race along with various locations around the race course. There are no set restrooms out on the course. Water will also be available at roughly 12-15 spots spread throughout the course (No energy gel or Gatorade provided). These "aid" stations are simply volunteers around the lake who will have a table of cups and water out for runners.
All teams are expected to transport themselves around the course to each exchange zone. This is very straightforward and a huge part of the fun! The course is not closed, and it is okay for runners on a team to join teammates for portions of their leg.
Teams of 5 are standard, but other variations are acceptable (3 runners splitting the 5 legs, one runner running 1st and last leg with 3 others taking the middle three, etc.)
Link to Course breakdown by leg (including elevation etc.): http://clcba.org/event/crystal-lake-team-marathon/
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
79°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Beulah 7ssw, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Beulah, MI
Elevation
800 ft
Nearest Airport
TVC
Cherry Capital Airport · 22 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 123 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Days to train
- Race
- Crystal Lake Team Marathon
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Location
- 284 S. Benzie Blvd, Beulah, MI
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Crystal Lake Team Marathon?
- Crystal Lake Team Marathon is a running race held in Beulah, Michigan on August 8, 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 Crystal Lake Team Marathon?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Beulah, Michigan at 284 S. Benzie Blvd, Beulah, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Crystal Lake Team Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Crystal Lake Team Marathon
Aug 8, 2026