2019 BearKat Bolt 5K Run
HOW DOES THE RACE MEDAL LOOK?
HOW DOES THE SHIRT LOOK?
WHEN IS THE RACE?
The 2019 Bearkat Bolt 5K will be held Sunday, October 13, 2019. The kid's race is now canceled due to lack of registrations.
WHERE IS THE RACE?
The 2019 Bearkat Bolt 5K will be held at Sam Houston State University, Elliott T. Bowers Stadium, 620 Bowers Blvd, Huntsville, TX 77340
Parking Information will be added to this site and emailed out to all that register closer to the date of the event.
WHAT IS YOUR WEATHER POLICY?
We will run Rain or Shine! If it is lightening at the time of start, then we will delay the start for a reasonable time for safety.
WHAT IS A COURSE CUTOFF TIME?
A course cutoff time is not something we "want" to have it's something we "need" and are "required" to have. Due to the strictness of county road usage and approvals on permits we have to make sure we are on and off the roads within certain time allowances. The times listed below are more than reasonable for most runners/walkers to complete the course.
5k (3.1-Miles) 8:AM Start
Run - Cutoff 9:15 AM (1-Hour and 15 minutes)
WHAT IS NOT ALLOWED?
Baby joggers, baby strollers,skateboards, roller blades, bicycles, or any other wheeled devices are prohibited on the Bearkat Bolt course. Huntsville, TX is a hilly terrain, so for the health and safety of all participants we will not allow these items.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REGISTER?
5K
First 25 people to register: $25
5k Early Registration: $40
(March 11- May 5)
5K Regular Registration: $45
(May 6- October 11)
5K Late Registration: $50 (Cash Only)
(Race Weekend)
The kid's race is now canceled due to lack of registrations.
CAN I PICK UP MY BIB ON RACE DAY?
We will have bib pickup available on Race Day for those people that fail to pickup their bib on the last official packet pickup day.
See below regarding where you can pick up your 5K bib at a bib pickup the days before the race:
Friday, October 11, 2019, 12pm – 6pm at Barefoot Campus Outfitters, 1928 Sam Houston Ave, Huntsville, TX 77340
Saturday, October 12, 2019, 8am – 12pm at Barefoot Campus Outfitters, 1928 Sam Houston Ave, Huntsville, TX 77340
Sunday, October 13, 2019, 7am - 7:45am at Bowers Stadium, 620 Bowers Blvd, Huntsville, TX 77340.
Should you lose or damage your BIB prior to race day, a $10.00 fee will be required to obtain a new BIB (Cash only).
If you wait until race day to pick up your packet, please arrive early!
I CANNOT PARTICIPATE ON RACE DAY. CAN I GET A REFUND OR DEFER TO NEXT YEAR?
No, we do not offer refund or allow deferrals for any reason. You must complete the race to receive finisher t-shirt and finisher medal once crossing the finish line. You can not receive a finisher t-shirt and finisher medal by just registering and not completing the race. You can walk, jog, or run to participate in the event.
WHEN WILL ONLINE REGISTRATION END?
Starting on October 10th at noon, the Bearkat Bolt 5k will no longer taking online registrations. You can still register in person during packet pick up October 11th -13th. Before registering within 72 hours of the start of the race, please know that run shirts are not guaranteed for those that register after October 10th. We will only accept cash only payments for registrations that occur during packet pick up.
WHAT IS THE WEATHER TYPICALLY LIKE ON RACE DAY?
Average high: 81F
Average low: 59F
WHERE DOES THE RACE START AND FINISH?
The race in and around the SHSU campus will give competitors the thrill of a lifetime as the finish line will be setup at the 50-yard line of Bower's Stadium.The Bearkat Bolt 5K start and finish line will be at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium, 620 Bowers Blvd, Huntsville, TX 77340
WHAT TIME DOES THE RACE START?
The 5K starts at 8 AM.
The kid's race is now canceled due to lack of registrations.
WHAT IS THE ROUTE FOR THE 5K RACE?
Route map for 2019 BKB 5K by Jerrell Sherman on plotaroute.com
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