Cadillac Festival of Races
Cadillac, MI
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 7 Mile Relay, 10K, 5K, Kids Run
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
Cadillac Festival of Races is Northern Michigan’s premier multi-event running and endurance weekend, taking place this September in beautiful Cadillac, Michigan. This well-established event offers something for every athlete, including a Boston-Qualifying Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 7-Mile Relay, Swim Race, and Kids Fun Run. Courses showcase scenic Northern … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Sep 05):
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| H (°F) | 55 | 81 | 88 | 71 | 72 |
| L (°F) | 50 | 52 | 59 | 44 | 56 |
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Looping the lake in a small town
I participated in the inaugural marathon held at the Cadillac Festival of Races as it was doable to drive up from home and take care of packet pickup the morning … MORE
I participated in the inaugural marathon held at the Cadillac Festival of Races as it was doable to drive up from home and take care of packet pickup the morning of the race. Fewer than 20 people took the marathon plunge, but those that did were a mix of first-timers and veterans of the distance. Because it was so small, I got to interact with quite a few runners before, during, and after the race. They bussed us out to a random starting spot on the course so that 3.75 laps around the lake later we ended at the same finish line the other race distances used. Doing the looped course that many times lent itself to seeing how the rising sun really changes the scenery around the water. I appreciated the camaraderie I had in encouraging some of the younger guys to stick with it, and they in turn helped motivate me. I intend to come back and have recommended this race to local runners I know. Hey, it’s even worth a trip from out of state!