Light Up the Sky 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sun 24th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Presque Isle, Michigan
- Price $11.60 - $22.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the highly anticipated Light Up the Sky 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, May 24th, 2026, in the picturesque Presque Isle. Celebrating its 10th year, this lively event promises a day filled with excitement and community spirit, all while supporting a great cause—the annual 4th of July fireworks at the Presque Isle State Harbor. Kick off the festivities with a fun run for the kids at 9:00 a.m., followed by the 5K Run/Walk at 9:30 a.m., both starting from the scenic New Presque Isle Lighthouse Park.
Participants can register for the 5K for just $20 until April 30th, with a fee of $25 thereafter, while the kid fun run is available for only $10. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn a medal, as the first 100 finishers in the 5K and the first 50 in the kid fun run will be awarded! Plus, grab a special design t-shirt for $15, but hurry—these limited edition shirts are only guaranteed for those who register by April 30th. Online registration remains open until May 22,
Participants can register for the 5K for just $20 until April 30th, with a fee of $25 thereafter, while the kid fun run is available for only $10. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn a medal, as the first 100 finishers in the 5K and the first 50 in the kid fun run will be awarded! Plus, grab a special design t-shirt for $15, but hurry—these limited edition shirts are only guaranteed for those who register by April 30th. Online registration remains open until May 22,
Organiser's Description
The Light up the Sky 5K Run/Walk will be returning this year for its 10th year! Join the fun on Sunday, May 24th. All net proceeds support the annual 4th of July fireworks held at the Presque Isle State Harbor.
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There is a fun run for the kids at 9:00 a.m. and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 9:30 a.m. Both events start at the New Presque Isle Lighthouse Park [https://www.michigan.org/property/new-presque-isle-lighthouse-park-and-museum]. Registration fees for the 5k is $20 through April 30th and $25 thereafter. Registration fees for the kid fun run is $10. The first 100 finishers in the 5k will receive a medal and the first 50 finishers in the kid fun run will receive a medal. A limited supply of special design t-shirts will be available at a cost of $15 and you must register and purchase by April 30th to guarantee receiving a shirt. When they are gone they are gone.
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Online registration is available through May 22, 2026 (the Friday before the race). Participants can sign up on the day of the race between 8:30-9:20 a.m. (CASH ONLY).
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Participants will be able to pick-up their packets on the day of the race between 8:30-9:20 a.m.
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There is a fun run for the kids at 9:00 a.m. and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 9:30 a.m. Both events start at the New Presque Isle Lighthouse Park [https://www.michigan.org/property/new-presque-isle-lighthouse-park-and-museum]. Registration fees for the 5k is $20 through April 30th and $25 thereafter. Registration fees for the kid fun run is $10. The first 100 finishers in the 5k will receive a medal and the first 50 finishers in the kid fun run will receive a medal. A limited supply of special design t-shirts will be available at a cost of $15 and you must register and purchase by April 30th to guarantee receiving a shirt. When they are gone they are gone.
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Online registration is available through May 22, 2026 (the Friday before the race). Participants can sign up on the day of the race between 8:30-9:20 a.m. (CASH ONLY).
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Participants will be able to pick-up their packets on the day of the race between 8:30-9:20 a.m.
Races
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Light Up the Sky 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 24th May 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$22.20
The 5K is a flat out and back course, starting at the New Presque Isle Light House Park with a turnaround at the Range Light. Strollers and pets on leashes are welcome. -
Light Up the Sky Kid Fun Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sun 24th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$11.60
Kid Fun Run is about 3/4 mile on a flat course at the New Presque Isle Light House Park .
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4500 E Grand Lake Road, Presque Isle, 49777, MI, United States
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