Cadillac Festival of Races marks its return

Get ready for a full weekend of races as the Cadillac Festival of Races returns to Detroit. The event marks its return with an 8K, 10K and Half Marathon slated on Saturday morning along Belle Isle’s scenic roadways. Registration is now open ahead of race day at cadillacfestivalofraces.com/

Get ready for a full weekend packed with racing action by checking out the events that will be happening this year! On August 25th you can watch runners take part in three different types of races including: an 8k, 10k and half marathon all taking place around beautiful Belle Island Roadway during one exciting run-filled festival known as “Cadillac Festival Of Races.” Don’t miss it

The Cadillac Festival of Races has returned to the streets of downtown Detroit. The two day event, which began in 1974 and ran through 1982 before moving out to attractions such as Belle Isle and Greenfield Village for several years will once again return home this year.

The annual celebration includes a 5K run on Saturday afternoon followed by an 18-lap race around Campus Martins featuring Indy Cars owned or operated by various teams from across North America including Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (aka CGRFS). A variety of activities are scheduled throughout both days along Woodward Avenue between Congress Street & Grand Circus Park offering live music performances, street performers + artisans booths.