April Kade 8K + 5K - Final Journey

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Location: Freeland, MI; 9200 Midland Rd, 48623
Type: RUN

At a glance

Join for the final April Kade race, a heartfelt event celebrating community, active joy, and the memory of April Kade with unique aid stations and fun.

Fun
Competitive
Quirky
For a Cause

Who it's for

Beginner Friendly

Great for: beginners, cause-driven runners

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

This event marks the eighth and final April Kade race, a heartfelt tribute to April Kade, a runner, wife, mother, and daycare owner who passed unexpectedly in 2018. It's designed as a celebration of her life and legacy, fostering a strong sense of community and active enjoyment. Participants can look forward to a supportive atmosphere, unique aid stations, music, and a focus on togetherness. It's an opportunity to be happy, carefree, kind, and a little crazy one last time, supporting a meaningful cause while enjoying a run or walk.

What to expect

A commemorative 8K or 5K run/walk with chip timing.
Enjoy unique and "crazy" aid stations with pizza, drinks, and music.
Receive a participant t-shirt, finisher medal, race photos, and post-race refreshments.

Standout details

Final April Kade race event
Unique and "crazy" aid stations
Huge raffle for fabulous gifts
Commemorates April Kade's life

Perks & features

Food & Drink
Medal
Race Photos
Swag Included

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

7 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5K
Sat, Apr 18, 10:02 AM EDT · From $28.29
Opens Nov 26, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 1, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
8K
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM EDT · From $33.63
Opens Nov 26, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 1, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
8K
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM EDT · From $33.63
Opens Nov 26, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 1, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

+ 4 more options

8K
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM EDT · From $22.95
Opens Jan 7, 2026, 2:29 AM EST · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
8K
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM EDT · From $22.95
Opens Jan 7, 2026, 2:29 AM EST · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
8K
Sat, Apr 18, 10:02 AM EDT · From $17.61
Opens Jan 31, 2026, 7:46 AM EST · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Virtual 8K Run/Walk
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM EDT · From $28.29
Opens Nov 26, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 1, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

The course

Flat
Timed race

Vibe Check

Easygoing

10K distance, flat area, typically mild weather

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

April Kade 8K + 5K

This will be the 8th and final April Kade race event, and it will be the most AWESOME ever.

Awesome April Kade was a RUNNER, wife, mother, daycare owner. She was taken from us unexpectedly in September, 2018. We have been truly fortunate to share this race and experience with you for so many years. The time and dedication of all volunteers, participants and sponsors is unrivaled.

Thank you to everyone for helping all kinds, shapes, and 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 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 - Freeland, MI 9200 Midland Rd, Freeland, MI 48623 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 - Speech / 1K Fun Run

10:00am - 8K Race Start

10:05 - 5K Race Start

11:00 - Winner Awards Start (rolling)

11:45am - Raffle Winners

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