2026 Sage Lake Firecracker 5K

  • Date Sat 4th July 2026
  • Time 8:30AM EDT
  • Location Hale, Michigan
  • Price $16.90 - $38.10
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the 13th Annual Sage Lake Firecracker 5K on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the lively intersection of Kenyon and Maple Roads! This beloved community event kicks off at 8 a.m. with the Kids' Half-Mile Sparkler Sprint for ages 10 and younger, followed by the exciting Firecracker 5K Fun Run at 9 a.m. The scenic race route takes participants on a loop through the picturesque neighborhoods of Sage Lake, providing a fun and engaging experience for runners and walkers alike.

Don’t forget to wear your best red, white, and blue attire to add to the festive atmosphere! All participants will receive a race bib and a special finisher gift, with kids also getting a youth shirt and medal for their efforts. Additionally, for those who prefer a more laid-back experience, the Zero K option allows you to support the community while enjoying the event without the physical exertion. Proceeds from this exhilarating day will help fund Sage Lake's spectacular fireworks display later that evening. Gather your friends and family and join the celebrationβ€”let’s make this Fourth of July unforgettable!

Organiser's Description

WELCOME TO THE 13TH 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 4. 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 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 SHIRT, RACE BIB, _AND_ A MEDAL. KIDS CAN ALSO REGISTER FOR THE 5K AND RUN OR WALK WITH ADULTS.

FIRECRACKER 5K REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT, RACE BIB AND A SPECIAL FINISHER GIFT. WE RECEIVED QUITE A BIT OF FEEDBACK LAST YEAR THAT PARTICIPANTS HAVE A LOT OF MEDALS, SO WE'RE GIVING AWAY SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT AT THE FINISH LINE. SHIRTS AND BIBS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP 4-7 P.M. FRIDAY, JULY 3, AT RACE HEADQUARTERS THE SLA STORE ADJACENT TO KENYON'S LAKESIDE RESORT. SHIRTS AND BIBS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY, BUT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE 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'S BEAUTIFUL FIREWORKS, WHICH ARE ON FOURTH OF JULY THIS YEAR. 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. $3.10 Fee & Adult Unisex T-Shirt

    Sat 4th July 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

    Choose this option for all participants. Walk or run our 3.1-mile course.
  • Half-Mile Kids' Sparkler Sprint

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & Youth Tank Top

    Sat 4th July 2026 (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. $3.10 Fee & Adult Unisex T-Shirt

    Sat 4th July 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

    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 (adjacent to Kenyon's Lakeside Resort), Hale, 48739, MI, United States

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