Cedar Polka Fest – Race Series
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Cedar, MI
- 8998 S Kasson St, 49621
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Join the Polka Fest fun in Cedar, MI, with a 4-mile race or shorter fun run, complete with free festival entry and a celebratory drink.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
FestiveGreat for
- free
The Cedar Polka Fest – Race Series offers a lively 4-mile run, walk, or roll, known as the "Run 4 The Kielbasa," alongside a shorter "Pierogi Fun Run." This professionally timed event welcomes all, including strollers, wheelchair racers, and dogs, starting and finishing in downtown Cedar. Participants enjoy free entry to the long-standing Polka Fest, a complimentary drink, and a collectible T-shirt. It's a festive occasion to celebrate community, enjoy polka music, and explore local crafts.
What to expect
- A professionally timed 4-mile race or a shorter Pierogi Fun Run.
- Free entry to the Cedar Polka Fest and a complimentary beer or pop.
- Awards for top overall and age group finishers.
Standout details
- Part of the 44-year-old Cedar Polka Fest
- "Run 4 The Kielbasa" 4-mile event
- Free Polka Fest entry and complimentary drink
- Welcomes dogs, strollers, and wheelchair racers
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 2 Miles
Sat, Aug 29, 8:10 AM EDT · From $38.96
Opens Dec 8, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Aug 29, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT
- 4 Miles
Sat, Aug 29, 8:00 AM EDT · From $44.30
Opens Dec 8, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Aug 29, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT
- 4 Miles
Sat, Aug 29, 8:00 AM EDT · From $38.96
Opens Dec 8, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Aug 28, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Steady EffortThe course
- Hilly
- Timed race
From the organizer
The Cedar Polka Fest has been a popular Leelanau County tradition for the past 44 years, 2026 marks the sixth 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 free entry to the polka fest and a complimentary beer / pop! We welcome all Runners, Walkers, Strollers, Wheelchair Racers and Dogs to this professionally timed event.
If you can’t 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 free Polka Fest entry and drink are just as fun!
Event Schedule
Packet Pick up & Late Registration Date: Friday, August 28th, 5 to 7pm Location: In front of the Polka Fest tent
Packet Pick up & Race Day Registration Date: Saturday, August 29th, 7 to 7:45am Location: At the Race Start Line near the 4 way stop in beautiful downtown Cedar. Race Starts at 8:00am
The race starts promptly at 8:00AM. Participants are encouraged to dress up for this fun event. We will gather for the playing of our National Anthem at 7:55AM near the starting line at the Intersection of Bellinger and Cedar Road. Prizes will be given to Men’s and Women’s Overall 1st -3rd place age group winners.
Awards
Awards are available as soon as the timing company compiles the list. Awards can be picked up at the Registration Booth near the race Start / Finish Line.
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 7AM August 29th, 2025.
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