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
Get ready for a spectacular celebration at the 13th Annual Sage Lake Firecracker 5K on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in the charming town of Lupton, Ogemaw! This vibrant community event is the highlight of the holiday, starting at 8 a.m. with a fantastic lineup of activities. Kick off the morning with the Kids' Half-Mile Sparkler Sprint for children ages 10 and younger, beginning at 8:30 a.m., followed by the exciting Firecracker 5K Fun Run at 9 a.m. Participants will enjoy a scenic loop that takes them along Kenyon Drive, onto Sage Lake Road, and through the picturesque Sunset/Hawthorne neighborhood, all while soaking in the festive atmosphere.
Dress in your best red, white, and blue to add to the colorful spirit of the day! Each participant in the Firecracker 5K will receive a special finisher gift, a race bib, and a t-shirt, while kids in the Sparkler Sprint will earn a youth shirt, race bib, and medal. For those looking for a more relaxed option, the event also features a zero K option, where you can support the community and snag a t-shirt without breaking a sweat
Dress in your best red, white, and blue to add to the colorful spirit of the day! Each participant in the Firecracker 5K will receive a special finisher gift, a race bib, and a t-shirt, while kids in the Sparkler Sprint will earn a youth shirt, race bib, and medal. For those looking for a more relaxed option, the event also features a zero K option, where you can support the community and snag a t-shirt without breaking a sweat
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 ALSO CAN 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 4, AT RACE HEADQUARTERS THE SLA STORE ADJACENT TO KENYON'S LAKESIDE RESORT. 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'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!
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 ALSO CAN 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 4, AT RACE HEADQUARTERS THE SLA STORE ADJACENT TO KENYON'S LAKESIDE RESORT. 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'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
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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 participants ages 13 and older. 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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Intersection of Kenyon and Maple roads (Kenyon's Lakeside Resort), Hale, 48739, MI, United States
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