4 running, fun run, and walking events in Garfield Township, Michigan

MUSH Mystic Lake "Sunday 1-Day" Dryland

March 29, 2026

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Entries open: March 5th, 2026

Entries close: March 25th, 2026 at 6pm ET

Mileage -

• Adult canicross, adult rigs, 2B,2S,1B - 2.4 miles

• Junior 3-Dog Rig, Junior 2-Dog mixed wheels, Junior canicross, adult 1DS, and Fun Runs - 1 mile

• SPECIAL NOTICE: e-bikes are allowed in the Mystic Lake wheeled Fun Run class! And please note the NEW 3-dog junior class!

This race is Sunday, March 29th only

EVENT AKA PARKING FEE IS REQUIRED. No bibs unless parking fee is paid.

Race Chair: Jill Miller

Entry Admin: Annie Hammond, [email protected]

Camping is allowed Friday & Saturday night. Camping is included in your parking fee. If you are not camping, you still owe the parking/event fee. This is separate from your entry fees. No parking fee = no bibs.

Spring Meeting & activities on Saturday! Race is Sunday only.

8 Point Lake’s Annual 4th of July 5K Fun Run & Walk 🇺🇸

Lace up your running shoes and join us for one of 8 Point Lake’s favorite Independence Day traditions! Whether you’re racing for a personal best, enjoying a casual walk with friends, or cheering on the little ones, everyone is welcome to be part of this fun and festive community event.

5K Run/Walk

Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to run or walk our annual 5K course. Whether you’re competitive or simply out to enjoy the morning with neighbors and family, come celebrate the 4th with us!

Kids Fun Run

Immediately following the Flag Raising Ceremony, kids ages 10 and under can join the Kids Fun Run on a short grass course (approximately 50 yards) near the baseball field.

Age Groups:

• Ages 5 & Under

• Ages 6–10

All participants will receive a finisher gift!

Awards

A commemorative 8 Point Lake medal will be awarded to the first 75 finishers who choose one at the finish line.

Overall top Male and Female runners will receive awards following the Flag Raising Ceremony.

Important Race Information

T-Shirt Orders:

To guarantee a race T-shirt with your registration, orders must be placed by June 19th. Registrations received after that date may have shirts available while supplies last, with any extras also available for purchase on race morning.

Runners:

This is a fun run, and official times will be recorded using air horn time only (no start-line chip timing).

Walkers:

Walkers will compete on the honor system. If you plan to run any portion of the course, please register in the runner category.

After the Race

Following the 5K, join us for the annual Flag Raising Ceremony as we come together to honor our country and celebrate this special 4th of July tradition.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you at 8 Point Lake’s Annual 4th of July 5K!

The 44th Annual Black Bear Run takes you through scenic trails of the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club. The course is a combination of pavement and gravel.

All runs and walks start at 8 AM.

• 12K starts at Engadine High School.

• 6K participants are bused to start.

• Buses for 6K participants will leave Engadine High School at 7:30 AM, or you can be dropped off. Buses are also available for transportation back to the high school.

• Each runner gets a dry-fit t-shirt

Trophies are presented to the overall winners.

1st, 2nd, & 3rd place medals awarded to male and female winners of the 12K Run, 6K Run, and 6K Walk for each age division.

Age Divisions: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and up