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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
2023
49–68°F
dry
2022
64–77°F
rain
2021
56–79°F
dry
2020
41–60°F
dry
2019
60–78°F
dry
2018
61–78°F
dry
2017
58–68°F
rain
2016
58–82°F
dry
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About this race
54th Annual Applefest Road Race
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!
Event Details
- 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
- FREE: Professional Race Photos
- Inflatable: Start/Finish Arches
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
- 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)
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Friday, September 18th:
St John Catholic School (514 Lincoln St, Fenton, MI 48430)
Time: 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
- Discount: Slight discount for registering for both races at once!
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).
Registration is NOW OPEN! Don’t miss out!
For more information and to register, visit here.
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