Beaver Fever 5K 2026 — Beaverton, MI

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.