Cadillac YMCA Festival of Races
Cadillac's fast, flat half marathon is a Boston Qualifier around beautiful Lake Cadillac.
Race Date
Sep 5, 2026
Location
Cadillac, MI
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Location
- Cadillac, Michigan
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 7 Miles, 0.25 Miles, 6.2 Miles
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Cadillac YMCA Festival of Races offers a certified Boston Marathon Qualifying course, making it a prime destination for those chasing a PR. This event, which includes a full marathon and a half marathon, is designed for speed, boasting a net elevation drop and minimal elevation change.
The race winds around the picturesque Lake Cadillac, offering scenic views as runners tackle the fast and flat terrain. While specific historical data like field size and origin states are not provided, the event's description highlights its growing status, especially with the addition of the Boston Qualifier designation for 2025.
Runners can expect a well-supported race with transportation provided to start lines and a 6.5-hour course limit. Proceeds benefit the Cadillac Area YMCA's free 7th-grade membership program, adding a charitable element to the competitive atmosphere. Finisher medals and age bracket awards are presented, with event t-shirts guaranteed for those who register by August 15th.
Race-provided description
***NEW for 2025*** Fast & Flat Boston Marathon Qualifer Full Marathon & Half Marathon. 1 Mile Kids Fun Run (ages 8 and under) 1/4 Mile Lake Swim Race 7 Mile Team Relay Run around beautiful Lake Cadillac. Drop-off & Pick-up from Relay spots provided by WexExpress. 5K/10K out and back course starting at Cadillac Rotary Pavilion leading along beautiful Lake Cadillac. Proceeds to benefit the Cadillac Area YMCA free 7th grade membership program. Register by August 15th to be guaranteed an event t-shirt. Age bracket top three and finisher medals will be awarded. Transportation to start lines from check-in provided. 6.5 Hour Course Limit Questions/Interested in Sponsorship contact Bob Reddick at bobr@cadillacareaymca.org
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Start Location
100 S Lake St, Cadillac, MI, 49601
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Lake River
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
-0.05 m
Separation
3.8%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
MI25005MN · Cadillac Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
USATF certified · 5 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 70°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
54°
Afternoon (High)
70°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
74%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Cadillac YMCA Festival of Races?
The Cadillac YMCA Festival of Races is held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Cadillac YMCA Festival of Races take place?
It takes place in Cadillac, Michigan.
What distances does the Cadillac YMCA Festival of Races offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 7 Miles, 0.25 Miles, 6.2 Miles.
Is the Cadillac YMCA Festival of Races course flat and good for a PR?
The Cadillac YMCA Festival of Races is a ultra-flat, point to point course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
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