The Bay to Braman Bolt 7: Ultimate Uphill Challenge 2026

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