2027 Run 4 The Kielbasa

Race Information

The Cedar Polka Fest has been a popular Leelanau County tradition for over 4 decades and now features the festival race event -The Cedar Polka Fest – Run 4 The Kielbasa. This four-mile event begins and ends in downtown Cedar and includes a pancake breakfast for all participants. All Runners, Walkers, Strollers, Wheelchair Racers and Dogs are welcome 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.

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 the pancakes and sausage are included and just as sweet!

👍 Run Pick of the Month: Bunyan Battle 5K

📍 Brighton, MI - November 7, 2026

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😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Paved 5K Scenic Run/Walk
✅ Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt, Finisher Medal, and Photos
✅ Enjoy Fall Colors and Post-Race Refreshments

Kick off Gameday with a little friendly rivalry at the Bunyan Battle 5K, where Michigan and Michigan State fans hit the pavement before the big matchup. The scenic, paved course winds through Island Lake State Park, bringing fall colors, team spirit and a head-to-head battle for bragging rights to the starting line!

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