Cedar Polka Fest – Race Series 2026 — Cedar, MI

Date
August 29, 2026
Location
Cedar, MI
Venue
8998 S Kasson St
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$35.00 – $50.00
Events
Run 4 The Kielbasa, Virtual Run 4 The Kielbasa, Run 2 The Pierogi
Includes
T-Shirt (Unisex Sizing)
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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 D

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Cedar Polka Fest – Race Series 2026 — Cedar, MI?

Cedar Polka Fest – Race Series 2026 — Cedar, MI takes place on August 29, 2026. The race is held in Cedar, Michigan.

Where is Cedar Polka Fest – Race Series 2026 — Cedar, MI held?

Cedar Polka Fest – Race Series 2026 — Cedar, MI is held at 8998 S Kasson St in Cedar, Michigan.

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