2 running, fun run, and walking events in Lake City, Michigan

Join us on Monday, May 25, 2026 for the third year of the Lake City Memorial Day 5k & 1 Mile Road Race.

The run is hosted by the Lake City High School and Middle School cross country teams, and it will be timed by Rotpac Racing.

All participants will receive a finisher medal.

Additional awards:

• The first female and male finishers in the mile race will each receive a winner's medal.

• The first female and male finishers in the 5k race will each receive a gift card to the running store Fleet Feet in Traverse City and other locations.

• The top three female and top three male finishers in each age will receive age-group medals. Age groups for the 5k run include:

• 13 years and under

• 14 - 19 years

• 20 - 29 years

• 30 - 39 years

• 40 - 49 years

• 50 - 59 years

• 60 - 69 years

• 70 years and up

All proceeds will go to the Lake City High School and Middle School cross country program.

Runners who register before Monday, May 11 will receive an event t-shirt. Extra t-shirts may be available for purchase for registrants after May 11 and non-participants.

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