Cedar Polka Fest Race Series
- Date Sat 23rd August 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Cedar, Michigan
- Price $39.55 - $44.75
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Join the celebration at the Cedar Polka Fest Race Series on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in beautiful Cedar, Leelanau! This beloved annual event, now in its fifth year as part of the Cedar Polka Fest, features the exciting Run 4 The Kielbasa. Runners of all levels can take part in the professionally timed four-mile race that begins and ends in downtown Cedar, or opt for the Pierogi Fun Run for a shorter distance. Both events promise a fun-filled atmosphere with a complimentary pancake breakfast for all participants, ensuring you don’t just run for the medals but also for delicious food!
Starting at 8:30 AM, the race will kick off with the National Anthem. Participants are encouraged to dress up and make the event even more festive! After the race, enjoy the pancake breakfast benefiting the Cedar Area Fire & Rescue, along with awards for top finishers. Don't miss out on the fun—stay for the Polka Fest Parade, Craft Show, Farmers Market, and lively music from some of the best Polka bands in the Midwest! Make sure to register online before August 14th to secure your highly collectible T-shirt and be part of this unique community celebration!
Starting at 8:30 AM, the race will kick off with the National Anthem. Participants are encouraged to dress up and make the event even more festive! After the race, enjoy the pancake breakfast benefiting the Cedar Area Fire & Rescue, along with awards for top finishers. Don't miss out on the fun—stay for the Polka Fest Parade, Craft Show, Farmers Market, and lively music from some of the best Polka bands in the Midwest! Make sure to register online before August 14th to secure your highly collectible T-shirt and be part of this unique community celebration!
Organiser's Description
The Cedar Polka Fest has been a popular Leelanau County tradition for the past 43 years, 2025 marks the fifth 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 A PANCAKE BREAKFAST FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
We welcome all Runners, Walkers, Strollers, Wheelchair Racers and Dogs to this professionally timed event.
If you cant 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 the pancakes and sausage are included and just as sweet!
EVENT SCHEDULE
PACKET PICK UP & LATE REGISTRATION
Date: Friday, August 22nd, 5 to 7pm
Location: In front of the Polka Fest tent
PACKET PICK UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Date: Saturday, August 23th, 7 to 8am
Location: At the Race Start Line near the 4 way stop in beautiful downtown Cedar.
RACE STARTS AT 8:30AM
The race starts promptly at 8:30AM. Participants are encouraged to dress up for this fun event. We will gather for the playing of our National Anthem at 8:25AM near the starting line at the Intersection of Bellinger and Cedar Road.
Prizes will be given to Mens and Womens Overall 1st -3rd place age group winners.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST & AWARDS
Tired of wrestling over the last bottle of water and beat up banana? Not at the Run 4 The Kielbasa! Registered Race Participants will receive complimentary admission to our pancake breakfast which benefits Cedar Area Fire & Rescue.
Volunteers will escort finishers to the breakfast. Awards will be presented at the pancake feast at 10AM. Pancakes served until 11AM.
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.
Online registration closes at 8AM August 23th, 2025.
We welcome all Runners, Walkers, Strollers, Wheelchair Racers and Dogs to this professionally timed event.
If you cant 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 the pancakes and sausage are included and just as sweet!
EVENT SCHEDULE
PACKET PICK UP & LATE REGISTRATION
Date: Friday, August 22nd, 5 to 7pm
Location: In front of the Polka Fest tent
PACKET PICK UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Date: Saturday, August 23th, 7 to 8am
Location: At the Race Start Line near the 4 way stop in beautiful downtown Cedar.
RACE STARTS AT 8:30AM
The race starts promptly at 8:30AM. Participants are encouraged to dress up for this fun event. We will gather for the playing of our National Anthem at 8:25AM near the starting line at the Intersection of Bellinger and Cedar Road.
Prizes will be given to Mens and Womens Overall 1st -3rd place age group winners.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST & AWARDS
Tired of wrestling over the last bottle of water and beat up banana? Not at the Run 4 The Kielbasa! Registered Race Participants will receive complimentary admission to our pancake breakfast which benefits Cedar Area Fire & Rescue.
Volunteers will escort finishers to the breakfast. Awards will be presented at the pancake feast at 10AM. Pancakes served until 11AM.
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.
Online registration closes at 8AM August 23th, 2025.
Races
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Run 4 the Kielbasa
Incl. $4.75 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Sizing)
Sat 23rd August 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$44.75
The Classic 4 mile run and pancake breakfast combo! You never sausage a race! Awesome Race Medals for Top 3 Finishers in all Categories! -
Virtual Run 4 the Kielbasa
Incl. $4.55 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Sizing)
$39.55
If you cant 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. -
Run 2 the Pierogi
Incl. $4.55 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Sizing)
Sat 23rd August 2025 (8:35AM EDT)
$39.55
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 calories burned but the pancakes and sausage are included and just as sweet!
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