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Crystal Lake Team Marathon race video

Crystal Lake Team Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USAugust 202742.195km
YouTube · PETE'S Videos (Prime Productions & Photography)
Race date Aug expected
August 2027
City · Distance
Beulah · 42.195km
Entry fee
$35From the 2026 edition
2027Date August 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Aug 8, 2026 · Entry fee $20 · Start 07:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 6, 2026
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Crystal Lake Team Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

It is a 26.2-mile course that circles Crystal Lake in Beulah, Michigan.

It is regarded as one of the most beautiful course s in Michigan.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Crystal Lake Team Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

PETE'S Videos (Prime Productions & Photography) · Full recap

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Crystal Lake Team Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

Crystal Lake Solo Marathon (One person 26.2 Miles)

Entry cost $35

until Aug 7, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Crystal Lake Team Marathon (Open Teams)

Entry cost $25

until Aug 7, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Crystal Lake Team Marathon (High School Team)

Entry cost $20

until Aug 7, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Crystal Lake Team Marathon (Family Team)

Entry cost $25

until Aug 7, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Crystal Lake Team Marathon course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

284 S. Benzie Blvd, Beulah, MI

Start · Google Maps

The Crystal Lake Team Marathon (Open Teams) and Crystal Lake Team Marathon (Family Team) events are held together.

Start line is located at 284 S. Benzie Blvd, Beulah, MI, and the local start time is 7:00 a.m.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Crystal Lake Team Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition
Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

None - no public transit serves Beulah, MI

Start/finish at the east end of Crystal Lake in Beulah, MI (284 S. Benzie Blvd);

start and finish are ~400 meters apart.

Rural small-town venue (Beulah, MI) with no public transit options;

car required.

Getting to the finish

Same rural Beulah, MI area as start

Team relay format requires each team to shuttle its own runners by car between exchange zones.

More details

No organizer shuttle;

teams must provide their own vehicle transport between exchange zones.

Stations & transport near the venue

No dedicated transit card system;

Beulah, Michigan is a rural, car-access-only venue in the Lake Michigan region with no public transit service.

Cash/card accepted for any local parking fees.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Beulah, Michigan, is a lakeside town without public transport, so you will need to drive.

It is approximately 40 minutes by car from Traverse City.

Teams, in open or family categories, split the lap around the lake as a relay, and Entry fee starts at just $20, keeping the cost manageable.

Registration is handled through RunSignup.

Times are local to Beulah. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Crystal Lake Team Marathon start line in Beulah

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Platte-Camper in Woods w/FirePit & Hot Tub Access

Accommodation · 4.0km

8.5/10(11)
View on Booking.com

Betsie -35Ft RV Camper in Woods -Firepit & Hot Tub

Accommodation · 4.0km

7.2/10(9)
View on Booking.com

Centennial House - Great Location with Lakeview!

Accommodation · 270m

8.7/10(3)
View on Booking.com

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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Beulah with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Beulah.

Total cost and budget for Crystal Lake Team Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Crystal Lake Team Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Beulah runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Crystal Lake Team Marathon

FAQ
When does Crystal Lake Team Marathon 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in August 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, August 8, 2026.

How much is the Crystal Lake Team Marathon 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $20.

What distances does Crystal Lake Team Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Crystal Lake Team Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Crystal Lake Team Marathon 2027 start?

284 S. Benzie Blvd, Beulah, MI. (From the 2026 edition)

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