Cadillac YMCA Festival of Races
Cadillac YMCA Festival of Races is a running and swimming race on September 5, 2026 in Cadillac, MI, with entry fees from $25 to $75.
- Date
- September 5, 2026 (44 days to go)
- Location
- 100 S Lake St, Cadillac, MI
- Price
- $25–$75
- Sports
- RunningSwimming
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, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cadillac, MI
Population
10,404
as of 2023
City 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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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
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Open Water Swimming
Open water races take place in lakes, rivers, bays, and oceans. Distances can run anywhere from a short 500m swim to 10K marathon events. Just you and the water.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Cadillac than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Cadillac YMCA Festival of Races
Sep 5, 2026