Cedar Polka Fest - Run 4 The Kielbasa
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Cedar Polka Fest - Run 4 The Kielbasa
The Cedar Polka Fest presents Run 4 The Kielbasa on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The festival is a long running Leelanau County tradition and 2026 marks the sixth year of the festival race event. The four mile course begins and ends in downtown Cedar.
Event distances include:
- 4 mile run, professionally timed, begins and ends in downtown Cedar.
- Pierogi Fun Run shorter course with pancakes and sausage included.
Online registration is available with tiered fees: $40 through July 31, $45 August 1 to 28, and $50 on August 29. Online registration closes on August 29, 2026. Runners who register online before August 15 are guaranteed a T-shirt; extras may be available on race day without guaranteed sizes.
Packet pickup and late registration occur the day before the race in front of the Polka Fest tent, and on race day at the start line near the four-way stop in downtown Cedar. Registered entrants receive Polka Fest admission and one drink ticket valid for beer or pop.
The event welcomes runners, walkers, strollers, wheelchair racers, and dogs. A virtual participation option is available; virtual participants receive a collectible T-shirt and support the Cedar community. Prizes are awarded to men's and women's overall 1st–3rd and age group winners for the 4 mile run, with awards available for pickup near the start and finish area.
After the race, the festival schedule includes a parade, a car show, and live polka bands. The festival address is 3075 E Sullivan St., Cedar, MI 49621. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
