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, Sprint

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day at the 12th Annual Sage Lake Firecracker 5K on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Lupton, Ogemaw! This vibrant community event kicks off at 8 a.m. at the intersection of Kenyon and Maple Roads, where participants and spectators are encouraged to wear their best red, white, and blue attire to add to the festive atmosphere.

The morning excitement begins with the Kids' Half-Mile Sparkler Sprint at 8:30 a.m. for children aged 10 and younger, followed by the main eventβ€”the Firecracker 5K fun runβ€”starting promptly at 9 a.m. The scenic 5K route takes runners through the beautiful neighborhoods surrounding Sage Lake, ensuring a fun and invigorating experience. Participants will enjoy water stations along the route and receive a race bib and medal, with the first 400 registrants also receiving a special T-shirt.

For those looking for a more relaxed option, the Zero K is back this year, allowing you to support the community without breaking a sweat! Proceeds from the event will benefit local lake improvement projects and community initiatives. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spiritβ€”

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.

THE FIRST 400 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. THURSDAY, 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

  • 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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Location

Intersection of Kenyon and Maple roads (Kenyon's Lakeside Resort), Hale, 48739, MI, United States

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