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Saturday, September 19th, 2026
514 Lincoln St., Fenton MI
10K · 5K · 1 Mile
58–75°F · some rain risk
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2025
59–79°F
dry
2024
59–81°F
dry
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49–68°F
dry
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64–77°F
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2021
56–79°F
dry
2020
41–60°F
dry
2019
60–78°F
dry
2018
61–78°F
dry
2017
58–68°F
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58–82°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 19
Rain likely · 56–64°F
Saturday, Sep 19starts near 56°F · 72% chance of rain · wind up to 13 mph
About this race
54th Annual Applefest Road Race
Registration is NOW OPEN!
Join Us for the Race!
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 & Location
- 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!
- Finisher Medals: for ALL races
- Awards: Overall & Age Group Awards
- Photography: FREE Professional Race Photos
- Upgrades: Inflatable Start/Finish Arches and Pro Sound Systems
Get ready for a bigger, smoother, and more exciting event in 2026!
Registration Includes:
- Chip Timed Race: with Live Results
- Custom Race Shirt: Dri-Fit (Select "NO-SHIRT" for $5-Off)
- Custom Finisher Medal:
- FREE Race Photos:
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 at St John Catholic Church – next to the Parish Office (600 N Adelaide St, Fenton, MI 48430) begins 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:
- Discount: 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.
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).
For More Information
Visit here for more details on the event.
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Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Sep 18 – 20, 2026.
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