April Kade 8K
From Great Lakes Race Management
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Freeland, Michigan
- Price Free - $33.63
- Races 7 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 1km, 5km
Event summary
Participants will enjoy a fantastic experience with chip timing and live results, along with a participant t-shirt and a finisher medal to commemorate their achievement. Expect a lively atmosphere with music, vendor giveaways, and delicious post-race refreshments including pizza and drinks. Plus, don't miss the chance to win fabulous prizes with raffle tickets available for purchase! Mark your calendars for this inspiring event that not only promotes health and wellness but also supports the Awesome April Kade Scholarship, awarded annually to two Freeland High School seniors. Come join the fun, celebrate community spirit, and run for a
Organiser's Description
AWESOME APRIL KADE WAS A RUNNER, WIFE, MOTHER, DAYCARE OWNER. SHE WAS TAKEN FROM US UNEXPECTEDLY IN SEPTEMBER, 2018. TO HONOR HER SPIRIT, THE AWESOME APRIL KADE SCHOLARSHIP WAS ESTABLISHED. THIS $2000 SCHOLARSHIP IS AWARDED ANNUALLY TO 2 FREELAND HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP, PLEASE VISIT THE SCHOLARSHIPS TAB.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* CHIP TIME WITH LIVE RESULTS
* PARTICIPANT T-SHIRT - DEADLINE MARCH 1, 2026
* FINISHER MEDAL
* RACE PHOTOS
* PIZZA, DRINKS & MORE AID STATIONS!
* MUSIC AND VENDOR GIVEAWAYS
* POST RACE REFRESHMENTS
* RAFFLE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR FABULOUS GIFTS AND PRIZES
DATE:
* SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
LOCATION:
* Hayes Park - Freeland, MI
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 - 1K FUN RUN
9:50AM - SPEECH
10:00AM - 8K RACE START
10:05 - 5K Race Start
11:00 - Winner Awards Start (rolling)
11:45AM - RAFFLE WINNERS
Races
-
8K Run - All Ages
Incl. $3.63 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$33.63
-
8K Walk - All Ages
Incl. $3.63 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$33.63
-
1K Fun Run - FREE!
Sat 18th April 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
Free
Un-timed FREE Event; still get a medal! 1K is 0.621 miles of fun in a run :-) -
Virtual 8K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.29 Fee & T-Shirt
$28.29
-
8K Run - No Shirt/Medal
Incl. $2.95 Fee
Sat 18th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$22.95
OPENS 18 APR 26 -
8K Walk - No Shirt/Medal
Incl. $2.95 Fee
Sat 18th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$22.95
OPENS 18 APR 26 -
5K Run / Walk
Incl. $3.29 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (10:02AM EDT)
$28.29
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9200 Midland Rd, Freeland, 48623, MI, United States
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