Greatest 4th in the North 5k,10k, & 2k

Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 7:50 AM EDT

Location: Lake City, MI; 101 Main Street, 49651
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run scenic, flat routes along Lake Missaukee and through festive downtown Lake City, all while supporting local student athletes on the Fourth of July.

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Festive
For a Cause

Join the Greatest 4th in the North 5K, 10K, and 2K in Lake City, Michigan, a community event supporting local Trojan students and athletes through Lake City Boosters. Enjoy fast, flat routes winding along beautiful Lake Missaukee and through a patriotically decorated downtown. The 2K Fun Run welcomes all ages, including the littlest runners. Plan to stay for the Fourth of July parade and evening fireworks over the lake for a full day of celebration.

What to expect

Experience fast, flat courses for the 5K and 10K, perfect for setting a personal best.
The 2K Fun Run offers a welcoming experience for all ages, including young children, along the park and beach boardwalk.
Enjoy a festive atmosphere as you run through downtown Lake City, decorated for the Fourth of July.

Standout details

Supports Lake City Trojan students and athletes
Proceeds benefit Lake City Boosters
Runs along beautiful Lake Missaukee
Part of a larger 4th of July celebration

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

2K
Sat, Jul 4, 7:30 AM EDT · From $12.20
Opens Feb 24, 2026, 12:00 AM EST · Closes Jul 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 4, 8:05 AM EDT · From $38.83
Opens Feb 24, 2026, 12:00 AM EST · Closes Jun 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
10K
Sat, Jul 4, 7:50 AM EDT · From $44.15
Opens Feb 24, 2026, 12:00 AM EST · Closes Jun 14, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

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The course

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Timed race

From the organizer

Come out to support our local Lake City Trojan students and athletes! All proceeds from this event go directly to Lake City Boosters.

The 5k and 10k courses are fast, flat routes winding along beautiful Lake Missaukee and through downtown Lake City decked in its patriotic finest! The 2K Fun Run welcomes participants of all ages, especially the littlest racers to run through Missaukee County Park and along the beach's boardwalk.

Don't forget to plan on joining us afterwards for the Fourth of July parade downtown and fireworks in the evening over Lake Missaukee!

RACE ROUTE & REGISTRATIONS CHANGES: Due to some major construction work right in downtown this summer, our race route must be altered a bit from previous years. Registration will also not take place at the city park area. It will take place just north of Forest Area Federal Credit Union, 101 Main St, Lake City, MI 49651. Apologies for the inconveniences, but with the building projects, our typical check in and finish area cannot be as usual. We hope to return to that area in Summer 2027!

Schedule

Race check-in/packet pickup: Friday, July 3; 5:00 to 7:00 pm, north of Forest Area Federal Credit Union, 101 Main St, Lake City, MI 49651

Same day race check-in: Friday, July 4; 6:00 to 7:00 am

2k Fun Run Start time: 7:30 am

10k Race Start time: 7:50 am

5k Race Start time: 8:05 am

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