Cedar Polka Fest – Race Series

Cedar Polka Fest – Race Series

The Cedar Polka Fest has been a popular Leelanau County tradition for the past 44 years, 2026 marks the sixth year of our festival race event - The Cedar Polka Fest – Run 4 The Kielbasa. This Four-mile event begins and ends in downtown Cedar and includes free entry to the polka fest and a complimentary beer / pop! We welcome all Runners, Walkers, Strollers, Wheelchair Racers and Dogs to this professionally timed event.

Virtual Participation

If you can’t make the race, no worries! You can run the race VIRTUALLY! By participating in a virtual setting, you will still receive an awesome collectible T-Shirt and support the Cedar Community.

The Pierogi Fun Run

Want to participate in the fun but 4 miles is more sausage than you want to bite off? Sign up for the Pierogi Fun Run! Less steps on your fitness tracker but free Polka Fest entry and drink are just as fun!

Event Schedule

• Packet Pick up & Late Registration: Date: Friday, August 28th, 5 to 7pm. Location: In front of the Polka Fest tent.
• Packet Pick up & Race Day Registration: Date: Saturday, August 29th, 7 to 7:45am. Location: At the Race Start Line near the 4 way stop in beautiful downtown Cedar.
• Race Starting Time: 8:00am. Participants are encouraged to dress up for this fun event.
• National Anthem: We will gather for the playing of our National Anthem at 7:55AM near the starting line at the Intersection of Bellinger and Cedar Road.

Awards

Awards are available as soon as the timing company compiles the list. Awards can be picked up at the Registration Booth near the race Start / Finish Line.

After the Event

Stick around for the Polka Fest Parade, the Craft Show & Farmers Market or to Dance the night away to some of the best Polka bands in the Midwest. You must register online before August 14th to receive a T-Shirt. We will have extras on race day for those who register after this date, but there is no guarantee on size. First come, first serve. This is a one of a kind event with a highly collectible T-shirt.

Registration Information

Online registration closes at 7AM August 29th, 2025. For more details and to register, visit Cedar Polka Fest Run.