April Kade 8K + 5K - Final Journey

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