2026 April Kade 8K & 5K

Race Information

Awesome April Kade was a RUNNER, wife, mother, and daycare owner who passed away unexpectedly in September 2018. To honor her spirit, the Awesome April Kade Scholarship was established. The scholarship is awarded annually to 2 Freeland High School seniors. To learn more about the scholarship, please visit their page's Scholarships Tab. Registration includes chip timing with live results, T-Shirt, finisher medals, race photos, fun water stations, and post-race refreshments.

👍 Run Pick of the Month: Crooked Lake Trail Run

📍 Independence Township, MI - May 9, 2026

💸 SAVE $5 On Entry. Use Code: GLRM26

😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Various options including 2.3 miles, 5k, or 10k
✅ Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt, Finisher Medal, Race Bib, and Race Photos
✅ Post-race refreshments

Experience one of Michigan's most scenic trail races! The trails wind through the beautiful Independence County Oaks Park, featuring well-maintained two-track paths, rolling terrain, bridges, and stunning hardwood forests.

Whether you are a beginner runner or an experienced athlete seeking a challenge, there's a distance and course for you!

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