The Beaver Bolt 5K will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Harper Creek High School Cross-Country Course, 12677 Beadle Lake Road, Battle Creek, Michigan. 

Day of Race Registration is from 8:00 am to 8:50 am.
Race Start Time is  9:00 am.
Awards ceremony will follow the race.

Register Today!

  • Pre-Registration 5k Run/Walk  - $25 per person until August 9, 11:59 pm
  • Same Day Registration 5K Run/Walk - $30 per person
  • Group/Family pricing of 3 or more participants will receive a $5.00 discount for each member.  This offer is valid until August 9, 11:59 pm
  • Registration must be submitted by August 2 to receive a guaranteed tee shirt.
  • Tee Shirts will be guaranteed for registrations through August 2.  A limited extra quantity will be available on a first-come, first-served basis on Race Day.

Awards for the top three finishers (male and female) will be given in each division.
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




Harper Creek Middle School STEAM Teacher Grant Recipient

Seventh-grade students at Harper Creek Middle School are getting hands-on engineering experience thanks to a mini-grant awarded to STEAM teacher Erica Jenkins.

Harper's Heroes - Jim Robinson

Jim spent much of his childhood as a Harper Creek Beaver. After graduating from high school, he left Battle Creek for a few years. When he returned, he began a career in the trades but also devoted some of his time to the Harper Creek Community. He eventually joined Harper Creek as a full-time employee. He has a unique combination of skills that have allowed him to contribute his time and efforts to our school district in the last twenty-plus years.

Harper's Unsung Hero - Becky Gardner

As a child and a student, Becky was involved in many activities, making her a well-rounded child and helping her to hone many skills that would help her as an adult and a teacher for Harper Creek Schools. She seemed to thrive with this model. It has served her well with the variety of roles she has filled during her time at Harper Creek, starting in 2001.