2025 Sage Lake Firecracker 5K
- Date Sat 5th July 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Hale, Michigan
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the 12th Annual Sage Lake Firecracker 5K on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in the charming community of Lupton, Ogemaw! This vibrant event kicks off at 8 a.m. at the intersection of Kenyon and Maple Roads, inviting participants and spectators to don their best red, white, and blue attire for a lively atmosphere. The morning festivities begin with the Kids' Half-Mile Sparkler Sprint at 8:30 a.m., perfect for children ages 10 and younger, offering a fun and energetic route down Maple Road.
At 9 a.m., the main event—the Firecracker 5K Fun Run—takes off, featuring a scenic loop that showcases the beauty of Sage Lake. Runners will enjoy a route that winds through Kenyon Drive and Sage Lake Road, before looping through the picturesque Sunset/Hawthorne neighborhood. With water stations available along the way, participants can stay refreshed as they tackle the race. All registrants for the 5K will receive a T-shirt, race bib, and a medal, while young sprinters in the Sparkler Sprint will also receive a youth tank top and medal. For those looking for a more relaxed option,
At 9 a.m., the main event—the Firecracker 5K Fun Run—takes off, featuring a scenic loop that showcases the beauty of Sage Lake. Runners will enjoy a route that winds through Kenyon Drive and Sage Lake Road, before looping through the picturesque Sunset/Hawthorne neighborhood. With water stations available along the way, participants can stay refreshed as they tackle the race. All registrants for the 5K will receive a T-shirt, race bib, and a medal, while young sprinters in the Sparkler Sprint will also receive a youth tank top and medal. For those looking for a more relaxed option,
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE 12TH ANNUAL SAGE LAKE FIRECRACKER 5K!
WELCOME TO SAGE LAKE'S LARGEST AND MOST POPULAR COMMUNITY EVENT!
JOIN US AT THE INTERSECTION OF KENYON AND MAPLE ROADS AT 8 A.M. ON SATURDAY, JULY 5. ALSO PLEASE WEAR YOUR BEST RED, WHITE AND BLUE TO HELP MAKE THIS ANNUAL EVENT COLORFUL AND EXTRA FUN.
THE MORNING WILL KICK OFF WITH THE KIDS' HALF-MILE SPARKLER SPRINT FOR AGES 10 AND YOUNGER, STARTING PROMPTLY AT 8:30 A.M. THE SPRINT ROUTE WILL TAKE KIDS DOWN MAPLE ROAD TO A TURNAROUND STATION AND BACK TO FINISH RIGHT WHERE THEY STARTED.
THE FIRECRACKER 5K FUN RUN WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 9 A.M.
THE RACE ROUTE IS A LOOP. IT WILL TAKE PARTICIPANTS UP KENYON DRIVE AND ONTO SAGE LAKE ROAD BEFORE TURNING INTO THE SUNSET/HAWTHORNE NEIGHBORHOOD LOOP ALONG THE LAKE, THEN BACK ONTO SAGE LAKE ROAD, KENYON DRIVE, THEN RETURN TO THE START. WATER STATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ALONG THE ROUTE.
THE SPARKLER SPRINT IS FOR AGES 10 AND YOUNGER AND HAS ITS OWN REGISTRATION OPTION. PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A YOUTH TANK TOP, RACE BIB, _AND_ A MEDAL. KIDS ALSO CAN REGISTER FOR THE 5K AND RUN OR WALK WITH ADULTS.
FIRECRACKER 5K REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT, RACE BIB AND A MEDAL. SHIRTS AND BIBS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP 4-7 P.M. FRIDAY, JULY 4, AT RACE HEADQUARTERS THE POLE BARN AT 688 SECOND AVE. SHIRTS AND BIBS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY, BUT WE WON'T BE ABLE TO GUARANTEE THAT ALL SIZES WILL BE AVAILABLE.
WE'RE ALSO THRILLED TO OFFER THE ZERO K OPTION AGAIN THIS YEAR: YOU GET A T-SHIRT WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, AND THE SATISFACTION OF SUPPORTING THE LAKE WITHOUT EXERTING YOURSELF. YAY, YOU!
PROCEEDS PAY FOR SAGE LAKE GEAR, WHICH IS SOLD ALL SUMMER LONG. GEAR SALES BENEFIT LAKE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, EVENTS, FISH STOCKING AND OTHER LAKE INITIATIVES. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR SUPPORTING THE SAGE LAKE COMMUNITY! PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY THE MORE THE MERRIER!
WELCOME TO SAGE LAKE'S LARGEST AND MOST POPULAR COMMUNITY EVENT!
JOIN US AT THE INTERSECTION OF KENYON AND MAPLE ROADS AT 8 A.M. ON SATURDAY, JULY 5. ALSO PLEASE WEAR YOUR BEST RED, WHITE AND BLUE TO HELP MAKE THIS ANNUAL EVENT COLORFUL AND EXTRA FUN.
THE MORNING WILL KICK OFF WITH THE KIDS' HALF-MILE SPARKLER SPRINT FOR AGES 10 AND YOUNGER, STARTING PROMPTLY AT 8:30 A.M. THE SPRINT ROUTE WILL TAKE KIDS DOWN MAPLE ROAD TO A TURNAROUND STATION AND BACK TO FINISH RIGHT WHERE THEY STARTED.
THE FIRECRACKER 5K FUN RUN WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 9 A.M.
THE RACE ROUTE IS A LOOP. IT WILL TAKE PARTICIPANTS UP KENYON DRIVE AND ONTO SAGE LAKE ROAD BEFORE TURNING INTO THE SUNSET/HAWTHORNE NEIGHBORHOOD LOOP ALONG THE LAKE, THEN BACK ONTO SAGE LAKE ROAD, KENYON DRIVE, THEN RETURN TO THE START. WATER STATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ALONG THE ROUTE.
THE SPARKLER SPRINT IS FOR AGES 10 AND YOUNGER AND HAS ITS OWN REGISTRATION OPTION. PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A YOUTH TANK TOP, RACE BIB, _AND_ A MEDAL. KIDS ALSO CAN REGISTER FOR THE 5K AND RUN OR WALK WITH ADULTS.
FIRECRACKER 5K REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT, RACE BIB AND A MEDAL. SHIRTS AND BIBS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP 4-7 P.M. FRIDAY, JULY 4, AT RACE HEADQUARTERS THE POLE BARN AT 688 SECOND AVE. SHIRTS AND BIBS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY, BUT WE WON'T BE ABLE TO GUARANTEE THAT ALL SIZES WILL BE AVAILABLE.
WE'RE ALSO THRILLED TO OFFER THE ZERO K OPTION AGAIN THIS YEAR: YOU GET A T-SHIRT WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, AND THE SATISFACTION OF SUPPORTING THE LAKE WITHOUT EXERTING YOURSELF. YAY, YOU!
PROCEEDS PAY FOR SAGE LAKE GEAR, WHICH IS SOLD ALL SUMMER LONG. GEAR SALES BENEFIT LAKE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, EVENTS, FISH STOCKING AND OTHER LAKE INITIATIVES. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR SUPPORTING THE SAGE LAKE COMMUNITY! PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY THE MORE THE MERRIER!
Races
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Sage Lake Firecracker 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Adult Unisex T-Shirt
Sat 5th July 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
Choose this option for participants ages 13 and older. Walk or run our 3.1-mile course. -
Sage Lake Firecracker 5K KIDS
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th July 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
Choose this option for 5K participants ages 12 and younger to walk or run our 3.1-mile course. -
Half-Mile Kids' Sparkler Sprint
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Youth Tank Top
Sat 5th July 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$16.90
Choose this option for kids 10 and younger to participate in our half-mile sprint. -
Sage Lake Firecracker Zero K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Adult Unisex T-Shirt
Sat 5th July 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
This version involves no running or walking whatsoever! You are supporting the projects on the lake and getting a T-shirt as our thanks. Be sure to take a picture of yourself relaxing!
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