Greatest 4th in the North 5k,10k, & 2k
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 101 Main Street, Lake City, MI
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 10K Run/Walk · 2K Fun Run
From the Organizer
Come out to support our local Lake City Trojan students and athletes! All proceeds from this event go directly to Lake City Boosters.
The 5k and 10k courses are fast, flat routes winding along beautiful Lake Missaukee and through downtown Lake City decked in its patriotic finest! The 2K Fun Run welcomes participants of all ages, especially the littlest racers to run through Missaukee County Park and along the beach's boardwalk.
Don't forget to plan on joining us afterwards for the Fourth of July parade downtown and fireworks in the evening over Lake Missaukee!
RACE ROUTE & REGISTRATIONS CHANGES: Due to some major construction work right in downtown this summer, our race route must be altered a bit from previous years. Registration will also not take place at the city park area. It will take place just north of Forest Area Federal Credit Union, 101 Main St, Lake City, MI 49651. Apologies for the inconveniences, but with the building projects, our typical check in and finish area cannot be as usual. We hope to return to that area in Summer 2027!
Schedule
Race check-in/packet pickup: Friday, July 3; 5:00 to 7:00 pm, north of Forest Area Federal Credit Union, 101 Main St, Lake City, MI 49651
Same day race check-in: Friday, July 4; 6:00 to 7:00 am
2k Fun Run Start time: 7:30 am
10k Race Start time: 7:50 am
5k Race Start time: 8:05 am
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lake City Exp Farm, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lake City, MI
Elevation
1,183 ft
Nearest Airport
TVC
Cherry Capital Airport · 35 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 106 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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26
Days to train
- Race
- Greatest 4th in the North 5k,10k, & 2k
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 101 Main Street, Lake City, MI
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Greatest 4th in the North 5k,10k, & 2k?
- Greatest 4th in the North 5k,10k, & 2k is a running race held in Lake City, Michigan on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Greatest 4th in the North 5k,10k, & 2k?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Lake City, Michigan at 101 Main Street, Lake City, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Greatest 4th in the North 5k,10k, & 2k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Greatest 4th in the North 5k,10k, & 2k
Jul 4, 2026