St. John Applefest Road Race

Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with movement, laughter, and community at the very first Fenton Turkey Trot! This 5K Run & Walk will take place along the scenic Silver Lake Laff Pathway, making it the perfect backdrop for a festive and feel-good start to the holiday.

This event is all about family, fun, and fresh air—whether you’re racing for a PR, walking with a stroller, or just out to burn the bird before the feast. Open to all ages and abilities, it’s a great way to bring neighbors together and celebrate health and gratitude.

All proceeds will help promote future Fenton pathway projects, supporting safe, connected spaces for walking, running, and biking while engaging the community and bringing families together.

Lace up your shoes, grab your crew, and start Thanksgiving with a new tradition. Let’s move together, Fenton!

🦃 Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run 🏃

Thanksgiving Morning @ Holly Recreation State Park

Michigan State Parks Pass REQUIRED for entry

Start your Thanksgiving Day with a new family tradition at the Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run! Lace up your running shoes, grab your family and friends, and join us for a fun, festive morning of fitness before the feast.

Set in the scenic and serene Holly Recreation State Park, the Gobbler Gallop features a closed course on 100% paved roads, making it safe, smooth, and perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Whether you're chasing a PR or just looking to burn off some pre-dinner calories, this is the perfect way to kick off your holiday.

🦃 Event Highlights:

👟 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run options – Choose your challenge and hit the pavement!

🌳 Beautiful paved course through Holly Rec's rolling terrain – Scenic views, smooth roads

🚫🚗 No vehicle traffic – Entire course is closed for a safe, stress-free run

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly atmosphere – Bring the whole flock!

📷 FREE Race Photos – to capture festive moments and memories

🎽🥤 Commemorative Swag & Post-Race Refreshments – Dri-fit shirts, medals, and tasty treats!

🦃 Registration Includes:

🎟️ Entry into 10K

⏱️ Professionally Managed/Chip-Timed Race with Live Results 📈 (2.5K & 5K Split Times + Rankings!)

🥇 Custom Finisher Medal

👕 Dri-Fit Participant T-Shirt

🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards

📸 FREE Race Photos

🏷️ Commemorative Race Bib

🍌💧Post Race Refreshments

Packet Pick-Up Info:

📍 Location: Holly Recreation State Park (Race Site)

🗓️ Date: Thursday, November 26th – RACE DAY! (THANKSGIVING)

⏰ Time: 7:15 AM – 8:50 AM

🏁RACE START TIME --- 9AM

🔥🦃 TURKEY TROT TRADITION STARTS HERE 🏃💨

🎽 Pick up your race bib, event shirt, and finisher swag before the starting gun!

✅ Race day packet pick-up only – Arrive early to avoid the rush and get race-ready!

🍎 Mueller's Orchard Cider Run 5K

🗓️ Sunday, September 27th, 2026

📍 Location: Mueller's Orchard & Cider Mill (6036 Lobdell Rd, Linden, MI 48451)

🏃‍♂️ About the Race

Lace up your running shoes and get ready to Race the Rows at the Mueller's Orchard Cider Run! This one-of-a-kind 5K takes you off the pavement and into the heart of fall as you wind your way through scenic apple orchards of Mueller's Orchard & Cider Mill.

🍁 Breathe in the crisp September air, take in sights and smells of harvest season, and soak in the golden hues of early autumn. At the finish line, celebrate your run with fresh cider and orchard treats straight from the source.

Registration Includes:

⏱️ Chip Timed 5K with Live Results

🏆 Age Group Awards

👕 Dri-Fit Participant T-Shirt

🥇 Awesome Finisher Medal

📸 FREE Race Photos

🍩🍎 Fresh Cider & Donut at the Finish Line

Packet Pick-Up Info:

📍 Location: Mueller's Orchard

🗓️ Sunday, September 27th (Race Morning)

⏰ Time: 7:00 AM – 8:20 AM

Race Start Time:

• 5K Run/Walk – 8:30 AM 🏁