St. John Applefest Road Race

🍎 54th Annual Applefest Road Race 🏃‍♂️💨

🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🍎🏃‍♂️

Join us for the 54th Annual Applefest Road Race in beautiful Fenton! 🌳✨

• Location: St. Johns Catholic Church | 600 N Adelaide St, Fenton, MI 48430 (next to the Parish Office)
• Course: This classic event features 100% paved road courses and takes runners through the scenic streets of Fenton.
• Tradition: Don’t miss your chance to be part of this long-standing tradition!
• Date: Saturday, September 19th, 2026

🎉 NEW FOR 2026! 🎉

• Partnership: We’ve teamed up with Great Lakes Race Management to bring you an even better race-day experience!
• Finisher Medals: For ALL races.
• Awards: Overall & Age Group Awards.
• Race Photos: FREE Professional Race Photos.

Registration Includes:

• Chip Timed Race: Chip Timed Race with Live Results.
• Custom Shirt: Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt.
• Finisher Medal: Custom Finisher Medal.
• Post-Race Refreshments: Enjoy some delicious refreshments after the race.

Packet Pick-Up Info:

Pre-Race Day Packet Pick-Up

📅 Thursday, September 17th

• Location: St. John Catholic School (514 Lincoln St, Fenton, MI 48430)
• Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm

📅 Friday, September 18th

• Location: St John Catholic School (514 Lincoln St, Fenton, MI 48430)
• Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Race Day Packet Pickup:

📅 Saturday, September 19th

• Location: St John Catholic Church – next to the Parish Office (600 N Adelaide St, Fenton, MI 48430)
• Time: Starts at 7:00am!

🔥 DOUBLE CHALLENGE (1-Mile + 5K) 🔥

Looking for an extra challenge? 💪

• Register: Register for BOTH the 1-Mile and the 5K Run and take them on in one epic race day!
• Discount: Slight discount for Registering for both Races at once!
• Pushing Limits: 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.

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)

Race Information

• Website: St. John Applefest Road Race