54th Annual St. John Applefest Road Race presented by ChoiceOne Bank

🍎 54th Annual Applefest Road Race 🏃‍♂️💨

🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🍎🏃‍♂️

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

• Course: This classic event features 100% paved road courses 🏎️ through the scenic streets of Fenton.
• Traditional: 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!

• Medals: Finisher Medals for ALL races
• Awards: Overall & Age Group Awards
• Photos: FREE Professional Race Photos
• Upgrades: Inflatable Start/Finish Arches, Pro Sound Systems, Mile Markers & other course upgrades

🚀 Get ready for a bigger, smoother, and more exciting event in 2026! 🎉💪

Registration Includes:

• Timing: Chip Timed Race with Live Results
• Shirt: Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt (Select "NO-SHIRT" for $5-Off)
• Medal: Custom Finisher Medal
• Photos: FREE Race Photos
• Road Race: 100% Paved Road Race through scenic Fenton!
• Awards: Overall & Age Group Awards
• Refreshments: Post-Race Refreshments

Packet Pick-Up Info:

Pre-Race Day Packet Pick-Up

• Date: Thursday, September 17th
• Location: St. John Catholic School (514 Lincoln St, Fenton, MI 48430)
• Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm

• Date: Friday, September 18th
• Location: St. Johns Catholic School (514 Lincoln St, Fenton, MI 48430)
• Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Race Day Packet Pickup:

• Date: 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 for BOTH the 1-Mile and the 5K Run 🏃‍♂️ and take them on in one epic race day!

• Event: 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")

Continue the Fun!

🎉 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 and to register, visit: St. John Applefest Race