April Kade 8K + 5K - Final Journey
From Great Lakes Race Management
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Freeland, Michigan
- Price Free - $44.30
- Races 8 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 1km, 5km
Event summary
Participants can choose between the exhilarating 8K run/walk or the 5K run/walk, with a fun-filled free 1K fun run for the little ones kicking off the day at 9:30 AM. With unique aid stations, live music, and a variety of prizes, this event embodies a spirit of togetherness and support. Registration includes chip timing, a participant t-shirt (deadline March 1, 2026), a finisher medal, race photos, and delightful post-race refreshments featuring pizza and drinks. Don’t miss out on the chance to win fabulous gifts in our huge raffle! Join us as we honor the legacy of April Kade and celebrate the countless memories made over the years. Let’s make this final event the most awesome one yet!
Organiser's Description
THIS IS THE 8TH AND FINAL APRIL KADE RACE EVENT, AND IT WILL BE THE MOST AWESOME EVER.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR HELPING ALL 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 - USATF SANCTIONED
* 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 - 9200 MIDLAND RD, FREELAND, MI 48623 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/gfnu2vo5LunrY9hr7]
RACE START TIME
* 1K FUN RUN - 9:30AM
* 8K RUN/WALK - 10:00AM
* 5K RUN/WALK - 10:05AM
PACKET PICK-UP
* HAYES PARK - FREELAND MI [https://maps.app.goo.gl/gfnu2vo5LunrY9hr7]
* SATURDAY APRIL 18TH
* 8:00AM - 9:50AM
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:00 PACKET PICKUP HAYES PARK
8:30 EXPO, GIVEAWAYS, MUSIC, RAFFLES, MERCH AND MORE!
9:30 SPEECH / 1K FUN RUN
10:00 8K START
10:05 5K START
11:00 AWARDS START (ROLLING)
11:30 RAFFLE WINNERS
AWESOME APRIL KADE WAS A RUNNER, WIFE, MOTHER, DAYCARE OWNER, AND MY BEST FRIEND. WE LOST HER IN 2018, BUT FOUND 8 YEARS OF HAPPINESS THROUGH THE APRIL KADE 8K. WE HAVE BEEN TRULY FORTUNATE TO SHARE THIS HEALING AND CRAZY FUN EXPERIENCE WITH YOU FOR SO MANY YEARS.
THE TIME AND DEDICATION OF ALL VOLUNTEERS, PARTICIPANTS, TIMERS, SHIRT MAKERS, AND SPONSORS IS UNRIVALED. THANK YOU.
Races
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8K Run - All Ages
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$44.30
CLOSED -
8K Walk - All Ages
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$44.30
CLOSED -
1K Fun Run - FREE!
Sat 18th April 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDUn-timed FREE Event; still get a medal! 1K is 0.621 miles of fun in a run :-) -
Virtual 8K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.96 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.96
CLOSED -
8K Run - No Shirt
Incl. $2.95 Fee
Sat 18th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$22.95
CLOSED -
8K Walk - No Shirt
Incl. $2.95 Fee
Sat 18th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$22.95
CLOSED -
5K Run / Walk
Incl. $3.96 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (10:02AM EDT)
$38.96
CLOSED -
5K Run / Walk - No Shirt
Incl. $2.61 Fee
Sat 18th April 2026 (10:02AM EDT)
$17.61
CLOSED
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