April Kade 8K + 5K

This will be the 8th and final April Kade race event, and it will be the most AWESOME ever. 

Awesome April Kade was a RUNNER, wife, mother, daycare owner. She was taken from us unexpectedly in September, 2018. We have been truly fortunate to share this race and experience with you for so many years. The time and dedication of all volunteers, participants and sponsors is unrivaled. 

Thank you to everyone for helping all kinds, shapes, and types of people learn to enjoy being active, support a cause, and have FUN doing it. The unique aid stations, music, prizes and sense of togetherness make this race amazing.

The people make it AWESOME. Let's be happy, carefree, kind, and crazy... one more time.

Registration Includes:

• Chip Time with Live Results
• Participant T-Shirt - Deadline March 1, 2026
• Finisher Medal
• Race Photos
• Pizza, Drinks & More at the crazy Aid Stations!
• Music and Vendor Giveaways
• Post Race Refreshments
• Huge Raffle for Fabulous Gifts and Prizes

Date:

• Saturday, April 18, 2026

Location:

• Hayes Park - Freeland, MI
• 9200 Midland Rd, Freeland, MI 48623

Race Start Time:

• 1K Fun Run - 9:30am
• 8K Run/Walk - 10:00am
• 5K Run/Walk - 10:05am

Packet Pick-Up

Location:

• Hayes Park - Freeland MI

Date and Time:

• Saturday April 18th
  • 8:00am - 9:50am

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

8:00am - Packet Pickup Hayes Park

8:30am - Sponsor Expo Give-aways, Music, Raffles, Merch and More! 

9:30 - Speech / 1K Fun Run

10:00am - 8K Race Start

10:05 - 5K Race Start

11:00 - Winner Awards Start (rolling)

11:45am - Raffle Winners