Cadillac YMCA Festival of Races 2026

The race.

The Cadillac YMCA Festival of Races on September 5, 2026, in Cadillac, Michigan, offers seven race distances: a 26.2-mile full marathon, 13.1-mile half marathon, 10-kilometer run, 7-mile team relay around Lake Cadillac, 6.2-kilometer run, 1-mile kids fun run for ages 8 and under, and a 0.25-mile lake swim. The 5K and 10K courses start at Cadillac Rotary Pavilion on an out-and-back route along Lake Cadillac. Finishers receive medals; top three finishers in each age bracket also earn medals. Event t-shirts are guaranteed for those who register by August 15. Transportation from check-in to start lines is provided, with a 6.5-hour course limit. Proceeds benefit the Cadillac Area YMCA's free 7th grade membership program.