The Bay to Braman Bolt 7: Ultimate Uphill Challenge
About this race
About The Bay to Braman Bolt:
Ready to conquer Northport's Braman hill? Join us for the 7th annual Bay to Braman Bolt – where Northport's heart meets its history! This exhilarating 1.1-mile uphill foot-race takes you from the stunning Northport Bay marina, through our charming downtown, along the scenic Nagonaba Footpath, and up to the majestic summit of Braman Hill. Do you have what it takes to #BEATBRAMAN?
Race begins 9am SHARP! Registration table opens 7:30am @ Northport Marina.
Award ceremony @ 9:30am atop Braman Hill. Optional celebratory run back down to The Bay (Will Harper's Waukazoo Walkdown) @ 10am.
Come for The Bolt, Stay for The Dog Parade
Want to do something fun after The Bolt? Northport's 29th annual Dog Parade starts at 12pm. Feel free to watch or even participate. Registration ends at Northport Marina (same as The Bolt) @ 10:30am.
Distance:
1.1-miles, 200-ft elevation gain from Northport Bay marina to the top of Braman Hill.
Start Details:
The race will include a wave start at Northport Marina @ 9am SHARP.
Runners who are attempting to win will be asked to line up first.
Giveaway:
Ages 10+ receive a Bolt 7 T-shirt as part of registration fee. T-shirts for children 9 and under can be purchased for $20 since they run for free. Bananas, watermelon, and water will be provided for free at the top of Braman Hill thanks to our sponsor, Tom's Food Markets.
Awards:
Top male & female finishers for each age division will receive a medal.
Overall winner will receive a plaque, hand-crafted by Bulls-I Inc. in Traverse City.
Parking:
Plenty of free parking available at Northport Marina.
Packet Pickup:
Registration begins @ Northport Marina 7:30am. Closes 8:50am.
Age Divisions:
0-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 and so on.
The Cause:
100% of The Bolt's proceeds are donated to Northport Museum. $10k+ raised since inception.
2026 Promo Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZJ0lVXna6k
Join fellow runners on August 8, 2026 for the The Bay to Braman Bolt 7: Ultimate Uphill Challenge. It's a fantastic 1.8K featuring a flat and fast course in Northport.
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Running
The Bolt 7: Northport's 1.1-mile Uphill Race to Remember (Ages 19+)
Registration Table / Packet Pickup opens 8am @ Northport Marina
The Bolt 7: Northport's 1.1-mile Uphill Race to Remember (Ages 10-18)
Registration Table / Packet Pickup opens 8am @ Northport Marina
The Bolt 7: Northport's 1.1-mile Uphill Race to Remember (Ages 9 & under)
Registration Table / Packet Pickup opens 8am @ Northport Marina
Weather Overview
These values represent the 1-year monthly averages for August in Northport.
About Northport
The Bay to Braman Bolt 7: Ultimate Uphill Challenge takes place in Northport, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.
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