Battle of the Beatton 2026
- Date Sun 4th October 2026
- Location Charlie Lake, BC
- Price $40.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of community spirit and friendly competition at the Battle of the Beatton 2026! Scheduled for Sunday, October 4th, 2026, this exciting event will take place in the stunning trails of Peace River's Beatton Park. Participants can choose between two race distances: a scenic 5ish KM course or a challenging 12ish KM route that features a unique handicap system designed to create an equal playing field for all. Older runners and younger children will start first, while faster, younger runners will begin last, all staggered over a 25-minute span, ensuring a fun and engaging experience for everyone involved.
This family-friendly event not only promotes fitness and camaraderie but also supports the cross-country program at Bert Bowes Middle and North Peace Secondary School. By participating, you're helping to foster teamwork, discipline, and resilience in student-athletes. With awards for the first finishers, fastest times, and the top family placements, there are plenty of reasons to lace up your running shoes! Registration opens at 8:30 AM, with the race kicking off at 10:00 AM, followed by a delicious BBQ and hot chocolate by donation. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness,
This family-friendly event not only promotes fitness and camaraderie but also supports the cross-country program at Bert Bowes Middle and North Peace Secondary School. By participating, you're helping to foster teamwork, discipline, and resilience in student-athletes. With awards for the first finishers, fastest times, and the top family placements, there are plenty of reasons to lace up your running shoes! Registration opens at 8:30 AM, with the race kicking off at 10:00 AM, followed by a delicious BBQ and hot chocolate by donation. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness,
Organiser's Description
Battle Of The Beatton will be a 5ish KM and12ish KM race in the beautiful trails of Beatton Park. The 12KM option will feature a unique handicap system based on age and gender aiming to level the playing field for all participants. Older runners and younger children will start first, with faster, younger runners starting last staggered over a 25-minute time span. It might not be perfectly fair, but it will definitely be fun! Awards will be given to the first finishers, the fastest times, as well as the top placing family (scored by lowest placing of top 3 finishers per family). No head starts or handicap for the 5k distance.The race is more than just a run. It is a fundraiser supporting the cross-country program at Bert Bowes Middle and North Peace Secondary School. This program helps develop student-athletes by fostering teamwork, discipline, resilience, and healthy living. With community support, we can ensure students have access to proper equipment, training opportunities, and the ability to compete at regional and provincial levels.Schedule:8:30 am - 9:45am Racer Check-in8:30 am - 9:15am Last Minute Registration $5010:00 am - Race Begins!11:30 am - BBQ and Hot Chocolate (by donation)
Online registration closes October 2$40 per runner Family pricing $140 for 4+Race day registration available for $50
Runners will be placed in groups according to chartWith an updated start sheet for 2026, we hope to level the playing field even more.It might not be perfect, but it will definitely be fun!
Online registration closes October 2$40 per runner Family pricing $140 for 4+Race day registration available for $50
Runners will be placed in groups according to chartWith an updated start sheet for 2026, we hope to level the playing field even more.It might not be perfect, but it will definitely be fun!
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248 Road, Charlie Lake, BC, Canada
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