In 23 days · Sat, Sep 5, 2026
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When
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Where
100 S Lake St, Cadillac MI
Distances
Marathon · 5K · 1 Mile · Half
Typical weather
55–71°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
49–56°F
rain
2024
57–80°F
rain
2023
69–87°F
dry
2022
52–67°F
dry
2021
58–71°F
dry
2020
53–68°F
dry
2019
50–70°F
dry
2018
62–82°F
rain
2017
49–59°F
rain
2016
60–83°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: September 5, 2026
- Location: 100 S Lake St, Cadillac, MI
- URL: Cadillac YMCA Festival of Races
Race Highlights
- New for 2025: Fast & Flat Boston Marathon Qualifier Full Marathon & Half Marathon.
- Kids Fun Run: 1 Mile event for ages 8 and under.
- Lake Swim Race: 1/4 Mile swim competition.
- Relay Run: 7 Mile Team Relay around beautiful Lake Cadillac, with drop-off and pick-up from relay spots provided by WexExpress.
Additional Details
- Running Events: 5K/10K out and back course starting at Cadillac Rotary Pavilion.
- Beneficiary: Proceeds to benefit the Cadillac Area YMCA free 7th grade membership program.
- Registration: Register by August 15th to be guaranteed an event t-shirt.
- Awards: Age bracket top three and finisher medals will be awarded.
Logistics
- Transportation: To start lines from check-in provided.
- Course Limit: 6.5 Hour Course Limit.
- Contact: Questions/Interested in Sponsorship contact Bob Reddick at bobr@cadillacareaymca.org.
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