
From the Organizer
About This Event:
The Beaver Bolt is back!! All proceeds to benefit the Harper Creek Cross Country Team.
Event Date and Times:
Event Fees:
Awards and Age Divisions:
We will have the following divisions, a medal for the top 3 of each gender.
13 and under
14-18 years old
19-29 years old
30-39 years old
40-49 years old
50-59 years old
60-69 years old
70 years and up
Tee Shirts:
Events
Weather
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
82°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Battle Creek Kellogg Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
842 ft
Nearest Airport
AZO
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport · 22 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 45 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Your Next Start Line
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52
Days to train
Coming Up
Cheetah Chase 5K
Less than a mile away
The Youth Village 5K Run/Walk
5 miles away
2026 Turtle Lake Resort Clothing Optional 5K "FUN RUN"
11 miles away
Battle Creek Half Marathon and 5k
6 miles away
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Harper Creek Beaver Bolt 2026
Aug 8, 2026