Event Description
Date: Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Location: St. Johns Catholic Church | 600 N Adelaide St, Fenton, MI 48430 (next to the Parish Office)
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Fenton/StJohnApplefestRace
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!
NEW IN 2026!
We've partnered with Great Lakes Race Management to bring you an even better race-day experience!
What's new?:
Finisher Medals for ALL races
Overall AND Age Group Awards!
FREE professional race photos
Inflatable start/finish arches
Professional sound systems
Mile Markers + other additional course enhancements
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 and 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 and Pancake Breakfast - continue the fun at the St. Johns Applefest Festival!
Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Price: Price varies by Race Distance and Date Registered: USD 35.00
