April Kade 8K

April Kade 8K

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

Location: Hayes Park - Freeland, MI

Address: 9200 Midland Rd, Freeland, MI 48623, US

The April Kade 8K is held to honor the spirit of April Kade, a runner, wife, mother, and daycare owner who passed away in September 2018. A $2000 scholarship is awarded annually to two Freeland High School seniors in her name.

Events:

• 8K Run - All Ages: Starts at 10:00 AM EDT. Price: $30-$35. Registration opens Nov 27, 2025.
• 8K Walk - All Ages: Starts at 10:00 AM EDT. Price: $30-$35. Registration opens Nov 27, 2025.
• 1K Fun Run - FREE!: Starts at 9:30 AM EDT. Price: $0. Registration opens Nov 27, 2025.
• Virtual 8K Run/Walk: Price: $25-$35. Registration opens Nov 27, 2025.
• 8K Run - No Shirt/Medal: Starts 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT. Price: $20. Registration opens April 18, 2026.
• 8K Walk - No Shirt/Medal: Starts 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT. Price: $20. Registration opens April 18, 2026.
• 5K Run / Walk: Starts 10:02 AM - 2:00 PM EDT. Price: $25-$35. Registration opens Nov 27, 2025.

Registration Includes:

• Chip Time with Live Results
• Participant T-Shirt (Deadline March 1, 2026)
• Finisher Medal
• Race Photos
• Pizza, Drinks & MORE
• Aid Stations!
• Music and Vendor Giveaways
• Post Race Refreshments
• Raffle Tickets

Schedule of Events:

• 8:00am - Packet Pickup
• 8:30am - Sponsor Expo
• 9:30am - 1K Fun Run
• 9:50am - Speech
• 10:00am - 8K Race Start
• 10:05am - 5K Race Start
• 11:00am - Winner Awards Start (rolling)
• 11:45am - Raffle Winners