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🏃♂️2026 BASTILLE DAY RACE 🏃♀️
🗓️ Saturday, July 11th
📍 Downtown Fenton
119 S. Leroy St., Fenton, MI 48430
Celebrate race day the French way in Downtown Fenton!
Join hundreds of runners for one of Fenton/Genesee County’s most iconic summer races on Saturday, July 11th, 2026. Whether you’re chasing a PR, looking for a hilly 15K or soaking in the scenic atmosphere, the Bastille Day Race delivers fast competition, challenging courses, and a festive post-race celebration.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
⏱️ Chip Timed Race with Live Results
👕 Custom Dri-Fit race shirt (with eligible registration)
🥇 Custom Finisher Medal
📸 FREE professional Race Photos
🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards
🍞 Post-race French-themed refreshments:
Fresh French bread (CRUST), fruit, bottled water, keg root beer (The Laundry), and live music 🎶
🔥 Course Highlights
• 15K — a very challenging (hilly) USATF-certified course
• 10K & 5K — fun, scenic downtown routes
• 5K Walk option available
RACE START TIMES
📢 15K Run — 7:00 AM (Start: Crust Bakery)
📢 10K Run — 7:30 AM (Start: Fenton Police Station)
📢 5K Run — 7:30 AM (Start: Fenton Police Station)
📢 5K Walk — 7:35 AM (Start: Fenton Police Station)
📢 .3K Fun Run — 7:35 AM (Start: Fenton Police Station)
ALL RACES FINISH INFRONT OF FENTON POLICE STATION
PACKET PICK-UP OPTIONS
🗓️ Thursday, July 9 | 4:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Complete Runner — 11303 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc
🗓️ Friday, July 10 | 4:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation — 150 S. Leroy St., Fenton
🗓️ Race Morning (Saturday, July 11) | 6:00 – 7:20 AM
💙 WHY RUN?
All proceeds benefit Genesee County Habitat for Humanity, helping provide safe, decent, and affordable housing right here in our community.
🎉 What’s New in 2026?
🍎54th Annual Applefest Road Race🏃♂️💨
🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🍎🏃♂️
Join us for the 54th Annual Applefest Road Race in beautiful Fenton! 🌳✨
This classic event features 100% paved road courses 🛣️ and takes runners through the scenic streets of Fenton 🍂Don’t miss your chance to be part of this long-standing tradition! 🍎🏁
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 19th, 2026
📍 Location: St. Johns Catholic Church | 600 N Adelaide St, Fenton, MI 48430 (next to the Parish Office)
🎉 NEW FOR 2026! 🎉
We’ve teamed up with Great Lakes Race Management 🏃♂️🔥 to bring you an even better race-day experience!
✨ What’s new?
🏅 Finisher Medals for ALL races
🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards
📸 FREE Professional Race Photos
🏁 Inflatable Start/Finish Arches
🔊 Pro Sound Systems
📍 Mile Markers + other course upgrades
✅ 10K Run is back! (2 laps of 5K: 5K Split Time + Rankings!)
💥 Get ready for a bigger, smoother, and more exciting event in 2026! 🎊💪
Registration Includes:
⏱️ Chip Timed Race with Live Results
👕 Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt (Select "NO-SHIRT" for $5-Off)
🥇 Custom Finisher Medal
📸 FREE Race Photos
🏃♂️100% Paved Road Race through scenic Fenton!
🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards
💧🍌 Post-Race Refreshments
PACKET PICK-UP INFO:
Pre-Race Day Packet Pick-Up
🗓️ Thursday, September 17th
📍 St. John Catholic School
(514 Lincoln St, Fenton, MI 48430)
🕒4:00pm - 5:30pm
🗓️ Friday, September 18th
📍 St John Catholic School
(514 Lincoln St, Fenton, MI 48430)
🕒6:00pm - 7:30pm
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP:
🗓️ Saturday, September 19th
📍St John Catholic Church – next to the Parish Office:
(600 N Adelaide St, Fenton, MI 48430)
🕒Starts at 7:00am!
🔥 DOUBLE CHALLENGE (1-Mile + 5K) 🔥
Looking for an extra challenge? 💪
Register for BOTH the 1-Mile and the 5K Run 🏃♂️ and take them on in one epic race day!
💥 1-Mile + 5K Run
💰 Slight discount for Registering for both Races at once!
Push yourself. Double the miles. Double the bragging rights. 🏅🏁🍎
Pancake Breakfast
After the race return to St. Johns for the award ceremony, pancake breakfast, and Applefest! Race Participants will receive a discount at the pancake breakfast.
Thank you for your support and being part of Applefest!!
Awards and Award Ceremony
Overall Awards — Top (3) Fastest Males and Females will receive a custom Plaque!
Age Group Awards — Top (1) Fastest Male and Female in Each Age Group will receive a Ribbon Slider! (Overall Winners cannot "Double Dip")
After the Awards Ceremony & Pancake Breakfast — continue the fun at the St. Johns Applefest Festival! Check out the Saturday Festival Schedule of Events HERE (click)
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