Sand Lake Run 4 the
About this race
PLEASE NOTE: THE DEADLINE TO RECIEVE A RACE SHIRT IS REGISTERING PRIOR TO MONDAY, JUNE 23RD AT 9:00AM EDT. (We will have order 2-3 extra in each size but no entry will be guaranteed a shirt after that time has passed)
This 4-mile race starts and finishes in historic Sand Lake Michigan. Our course is relatively flat and certainly FAST - circling around Sand Lake through a combination of pavement, dirt roads, and paved trails. The race will be a part of the Sand Lake 4th of July Celebration. Proceeds will be used to raise funds for the Cedar Springs Cross Country program.
Watch the Course Preview Video (4 miles in 4 minutes).
"Run 4 the 4th" is a fun event for the whole family, whether you are testing your fitness or just looking for a fun way to start your 4th of July, this event will be great for the whole family. This is a Run/Walk event. Packet Pick-up will be at the Sand Lake White Pine Trail Pavilion.
- 6:30 - 7:45am Packet pick-up and day-of registration
- 8am Race start time
This event is hand-timed. Results will be posted for viewing in-person following the conclusion of the race and uploaded online in within 3 hours of the conclusion of the race.
Pick your distance
Running
4 Mile
Virtual 4 Mile Run/Walk
This option is for anyone out-of-state or unable to attend the race in-person. You will still complete the 4 miles on the 4th of July and upload the results. If you register prior to June 24th, your shirt will be shipped to you once they are made (likely arriving a few days after the race). An email will be sent with further instructions if you choose this option.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Sand Lake, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:07 AM and sets at 9:25 PM local time (EDT) in Sand Lake on July 4, 2026 — 15h 17m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Sand Lake Run 4 the
4 Mile · 174 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Stout | 22:58 | 5:44 /mi |
| 2 | Alex Rosenau | 23:18 | 5:50 /mi |
| 3 | Adam Ashley | 23:25 | 5:51 /mi |
| 4 | Samuel Organ | 23:40 | 5:55 /mi |
| 5 | Peyton Farrell | 23:43 | 5:56 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Sand Lake event
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