Boyne City Independence Day Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Race Name: Boyne City Independence Day Run
• Date: 2025-07-04
• Location: Downtown Boyne City - Peninsula Beach Park, Boyne City, MI
• Race URL: Register Here

🎉 New Changes for 2025

• Event Update: The 10K Run event is being replaced with a 5 Mile Run event!
• Reason for Change: Improvements in course and time management.
• More Preparation: A shorter run equals more time to prepare for the parade!
• Community Celebration: Join us for family fun and festivities!

🎆 Festival Fun

• After the Race: Stay for the parade and a day filled with family fun, music, and activities.
• Evening Events: Cap off your evening with an amazing Fireworks Show.
• Part of the Celebration: This is all part of the Boyne City 4th of July Festival!
• Attendance: Expect up to 1,200 participants, making it a small town race done in a BIG way!

💰 Participation Details

• Events Offered: Professionally timed 5 Mile and 2 Mile events.
• Proceeds: Go toward the amazing fireworks show that we strongly suggest participants stick around for!
• Affordable Fun: This is a low cost, family-friendly event.
• Future Expectations: Finisher medals and age group awards will not be included for 2025.

⚠️ Important Notice

• No Awards: Due to increased costs from tariffs, medals and awards have been excluded for this year.
• Focus on Fundraising: This decision keeps the event affordable for families.
• Future Returns: We hope to bring back finisher medals and age group awards in 2026.