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Boyne City Independence Day Run

Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

Location
Boyne City, MI
Downtown Boyne City - Peninsula Beach Park, 310 Front St, 49712
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Run a festive 5-miler or 2-miler, then stay for a full day of family fun, parade, and fireworks at Boyne City's 4th of July Festival.

  • Fun
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Celebrate Independence Day with a spirited run in Boyne City, Michigan. This event is a central part of the town's lively 4th of July Festival, drawing up to 1,200 participants for a professionally timed experience. Beyond the race, enjoy a full day of family fun, including a parade, music, activities, and games. The festivities culminate in an amazing fireworks show, which the race proceeds help fund. It's a small-town celebration with a big heart and plenty to enjoy.

What to expect

  • Expect a professionally timed 5-mile or 2-mile run on a hilly course.
  • After your race, enjoy a vibrant 4th of July Festival with a parade, music, and games.
  • Cap off your day with a spectacular fireworks show, supported by race proceeds.

Standout details

  • Part of Boyne City 4th of July Festival
  • Proceeds fund amazing fireworks show
  • Up to 1,200 participants
  • Professionally timed 5-mile & 2-mile events

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Distances & registration

2 options

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

  • 2 Miles

    Sat, Jul 4, 7:35 AM EDT · From $33.38

    Opens Apr 6, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT · Closes Jul 4, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

  • 5 Miles

    Sat, Jul 4, 7:30 AM EDT · From $38.69

    Opens Apr 6, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT · Closes Jul 4, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

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The course

  • Hilly
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Boyne City Independence Day Run -  Come for the race, stay for the parade and a day filled with family fun, music, activities, games and cap off your evening with an amazing Fireworks Show as part of the Boyne City 4th of July Festival !

A small town race done in a BIG way with as many as 1,200 participants in recent years, the Boyne City Independence Day run is a low cost and family fun event offering professionally timed 5 Mile and 2 Mile events. Proceeds from the event go toward the amazing fireworks show that we strongly suggest participants stick around for!

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