Greatest 4th in the North 5k,10k, & 2k 2026 — Lake City, MI

Date
July 4, 2026
Location
Lake City, MI
Venue
101 Main Street
Start Time
7:30 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $45.00
Events
5K Run/Walk, 10K Run/Walk, 2K Fun Run, 5k No Shirt/No Medal
Includes
T-Shirt
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Entry fees range from $10 to $45 depending on the distance you choose. The Greatest 4th in the North takes place on July 4, 2026, in Lake City, Michigan, at 101 Main Street, with races starting at 7:30 AM. You can compete in a 2K, 5K, or 10K. This is a running-only event held on Independence Day, making it a solid option if you're planning to be in the area for Fourth of July festivities and want to start your morning with a race.

From the Race 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! 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: Saturday, July 4; 6:00 to 7:00 am 2k Fun Run Start time: 7:30 am 10k Race Start time: 7:40 am 5k Race Start time: 7:55 am

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Greatest 4th in the North 5k,10k, & 2k 2026 — Lake City, MI?

Greatest 4th in the North 5k,10k, & 2k 2026 — Lake City, MI takes place on July 4, 2026. The race is held in Lake City, Michigan.

Where is Greatest 4th in the North 5k,10k, & 2k 2026 — Lake City, MI held?

Greatest 4th in the North 5k,10k, & 2k 2026 — Lake City, MI is held at 101 Main Street in Lake City, Michigan.

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