Cadillac YMCA Festival of Races
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- 100 S Lake St, Cadillac, MI
- Distance
- Full Marathon · 5k Run · 7 Mile Relay Run & more
From the Organizer
***NEW for 2025*** Fast & Flat Boston Marathon Qualifer Full Marathon & Half Marathon.
1 Mile Kids Fun Run (ages 8 and under)
1/4 Mile Lake Swim Race
7 Mile Team Relay Run around beautiful Lake Cadillac. Drop-off & Pick-up from Relay spots provided by WexExpress.
5K/10K out and back course starting at Cadillac Rotary Pavilion leading along beautiful Lake Cadillac.
Proceeds to benefit the Cadillac Area YMCA free 7th grade membership program.
Register by August 15th to be guaranteed an event t-shirt.
Age bracket top three and finisher medals will be awarded.
Transportation to start lines from check-in provided.
6.5 Hour Course Limit
Questions/Interested in Sponsorship contact Bob Reddick at bobr@cadillacareaymca.org
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cadillac, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cadillac, MI
Population
10,404
as of 2023
Elevation
1,293 ft
Nearest Airport
TVC
Cherry Capital Airport · 35 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 95 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Days to train
- Race
- Cadillac YMCA Festival of Races
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- 100 S Lake St, Cadillac, MI
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Cadillac YMCA Festival of Races?
- Cadillac YMCA Festival of Races is a running race held in Cadillac, Michigan on September 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Cadillac YMCA Festival of Races?
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Cadillac, Michigan at 100 S Lake St, Cadillac, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Cadillac YMCA Festival of Races?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Cadillac YMCA Festival of Races
Sep 5, 2026