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May 15^th
Durham, NH

Prize money in both 5k and 10k and male and female categories! Great pre and post race food, well-supported aid stations, t-shirt and gift bags, and of course, the Oyster River Festival following the finish!

It's a fun-filled day of family fun. Check out photos from last year's event and register at the BOBCAT BOLT website.

The 2nd Annual Oyster River Fest promises to bring local and nationally recognized talent to the musical stage in Durham. On a stage surrounded by local artisan bands like Esoteric Generation and will take the stage along with Mike and Ruthy.

The Oyster River Festival is a family focused post-race gatherng that brings music, art and athletics all together in the shadow of ORHS. It's a great time! To check out last year's line up and photos　

About the Bobcat Bolt:

The Bobcat Bolt was formed by the Oyster River Alumni to honor the Hardy brothers, two men who lost their lives at a very young age. Josh Hardy lost his 18 month battle with brain cancer in 1993. His younger brother, Nate, dedicated his life to his country and served as a Navy Seal for 10 years. In February 2008, Nate was killed while conducting combat operations in Iraq. On Saturday May 15th, the community will join to honor these 2 brothers. Proceeds from the race will benefit the OR Teen Initiative to build a Youth Center in the names of Josh and Nate Hardy.

About Josh and Nate:

Josh inspired all of those who witnessed his courage and attitude toward life. Joshua Hardy died in 1993 after a courageous 18-month battle with brain cancer. Josh was full of hope, art, humor and courage - and the cancer that cut his life short never succeeded in taking these great gifts of personality from him. Nor did the cancer ever stop him from inspiring these elements in his friends and family. Josh was a standout athlete on the soccer field at Oyster River, and although he was talented at traditional sports, he had a deeper passion for skateboarding and surfing. He was an artist in so many ways and his life continues to inspire and influence all of those who knew him.

Nate inspired untold thousands in a life dedicated to service to his country and his family. Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer Nathan H. Hardy, was killed while conducting combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom Feb. 4, 2008. Nate dreamed of becoming a Navy SEAL from a young age. Through his years on the soccer and lacrosse fields at Oyster River High School, he discovered and developed the fierce competitiveness and team-first mentality that would later serve him so well on his road to achieving that goal.

After graduating high school, he enlisted in the Navy and achieved his dream. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medals, three Good Conduct medals, two National Defense medals, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, three Sea Service deployment awards, NATO Medal, Expert Rifle Medal and the Sharpshooter Pistol Medal. In 2005, while attending the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, Calif., Hardy married the love of his life, Mindi Buck. In 2007, Mindi gave birth to their son, Parker Hall.

Nate lived his dream both at work, where he served his country with extraordinary honor and superior bravery in the fight against terrorism, and at home, where he was a devoted husband and father.