2026 Bastille Day Race - 5K Run/Walk, 10K & 15K
From Great Lakes Race Management
- Date Sat 11th July 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Fenton, Michigan
- Price $33.63 - $60.31
- Races 9 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the thrilling 2026 Bastille Day Race, hosted by Great Lakes Race Management! On Saturday, July 11th, 2026, the scenic streets of downtown Fenton, Genesee will transform into a vibrant hub of athleticism and celebration. This exciting event features a range of race distances to suit all runners, including a challenging 15K, a fun-filled 10K, and a 5K run/walk option.
Whether you're a seasoned competitor aiming for a personal record or a casual participant soaking in the lively atmosphere, the Bastille Day Race promises an unforgettable experience. Enjoy a USATF-certified course, complete with live results and professional race photos. After crossing the finish line, indulge in French-themed refreshments, including fresh French bread, fruit, and keg root beer, while enjoying live music. Plus, all proceeds from the event will benefit Genesee County Habitat for Humanity, supporting the mission of providing safe and affordable housing in our community. Don’t miss out on one of Fenton's most iconic summer races!
Whether you're a seasoned competitor aiming for a personal record or a casual participant soaking in the lively atmosphere, the Bastille Day Race promises an unforgettable experience. Enjoy a USATF-certified course, complete with live results and professional race photos. After crossing the finish line, indulge in French-themed refreshments, including fresh French bread, fruit, and keg root beer, while enjoying live music. Plus, all proceeds from the event will benefit Genesee County Habitat for Humanity, supporting the mission of providing safe and affordable housing in our community. Don’t miss out on one of Fenton's most iconic summer races!
Organiser's Description
MALE SIGN2026 BASTILLE DAY RACE FEMALE SIGN
SATURDAY, JULY 11TH
DOWNTOWN FENTON
119 S. LEROY ST., FENTON, MI 48430
CELEBRATE RACE DAY THE FRENCH WAY IN DOWNTOWN FENTON!
JOIN HUNDREDS OF RUNNERS FOR ONE OF FENTON/GENESEE COUNTYS MOST ICONIC SUMMER RACES ON SATURDAY, JULY 11TH, 2026. WHETHER YOURE CHASING A PR, LOOKING FOR A HILLY 15K OR SOAKING IN THE SCENIC ATMOSPHERE, THE BASTILLE DAY RACE DELIVERS FAST COMPETITION, CHALLENGING COURSES, AND A FESTIVE POST-RACE CELEBRATION.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
STOPWATCH CHIP TIMED RACE WITH LIVE RESULTS
CUSTOM DRI-FIT RACE SHIRT (WITH ELIGIBLE REGISTRATION)
CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL
FREE PROFESSIONAL RACE PHOTOS
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
POST-RACE FRENCH-THEMED REFRESHMENTS:
FRESH FRENCH BREAD (CRUST), FRUIT, BOTTLED WATER, KEG ROOT BEER (THE LAUNDRY), AND LIVE MUSIC
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
15K A VERY CHALLENGING (HILLY) USATF-CERTIFIED COURSE
10K & 5K FUN, SCENIC DOWNTOWN ROUTES
5K WALK OPTION AVAILABLE
RACE START TIMES
15K RUN 7:00 AM (START: CRUST BAKERY)
10K RUN 7:30 AM (START: FENTON POLICE STATION)
5K RUN 7:30 AM (START: FENTON POLICE STATION)
5K WALK 7:35 AM (START: FENTON POLICE STATION)
_ALL RACES FINISH INFRONT OF FENTON POLICE STATION_
PACKET PICK-UP OPTIONS
THURSDAY, JULY 9 | 4:00 7:00 PM
COMPLETE RUNNER 11303 S. SAGINAW ST., GRAND BLANC
FRIDAY, JULY 10 | 4:00 7:00 PM
SOUTHERN LAKES PARKS & RECREATION 150 S. LEROY ST., FENTON
RACE MORNING (SATURDAY, JULY 11) | 6:00 7:20 AM
WHY RUN?
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT GENESEE COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, HELPING PROVIDE SAFE, DECENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING RIGHT HERE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
WHATS NEW IN 2026?
*
NEW RACE! 10K RUN (5K COURSE X 2 LAPS; 5K SPLIT TIME!)
SATURDAY, JULY 11TH
DOWNTOWN FENTON
119 S. LEROY ST., FENTON, MI 48430
CELEBRATE RACE DAY THE FRENCH WAY IN DOWNTOWN FENTON!
JOIN HUNDREDS OF RUNNERS FOR ONE OF FENTON/GENESEE COUNTYS MOST ICONIC SUMMER RACES ON SATURDAY, JULY 11TH, 2026. WHETHER YOURE CHASING A PR, LOOKING FOR A HILLY 15K OR SOAKING IN THE SCENIC ATMOSPHERE, THE BASTILLE DAY RACE DELIVERS FAST COMPETITION, CHALLENGING COURSES, AND A FESTIVE POST-RACE CELEBRATION.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
STOPWATCH CHIP TIMED RACE WITH LIVE RESULTS
CUSTOM DRI-FIT RACE SHIRT (WITH ELIGIBLE REGISTRATION)
CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL
FREE PROFESSIONAL RACE PHOTOS
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
POST-RACE FRENCH-THEMED REFRESHMENTS:
FRESH FRENCH BREAD (CRUST), FRUIT, BOTTLED WATER, KEG ROOT BEER (THE LAUNDRY), AND LIVE MUSIC
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
15K A VERY CHALLENGING (HILLY) USATF-CERTIFIED COURSE
10K & 5K FUN, SCENIC DOWNTOWN ROUTES
5K WALK OPTION AVAILABLE
RACE START TIMES
15K RUN 7:00 AM (START: CRUST BAKERY)
10K RUN 7:30 AM (START: FENTON POLICE STATION)
5K RUN 7:30 AM (START: FENTON POLICE STATION)
5K WALK 7:35 AM (START: FENTON POLICE STATION)
_ALL RACES FINISH INFRONT OF FENTON POLICE STATION_
PACKET PICK-UP OPTIONS
THURSDAY, JULY 9 | 4:00 7:00 PM
COMPLETE RUNNER 11303 S. SAGINAW ST., GRAND BLANC
FRIDAY, JULY 10 | 4:00 7:00 PM
SOUTHERN LAKES PARKS & RECREATION 150 S. LEROY ST., FENTON
RACE MORNING (SATURDAY, JULY 11) | 6:00 7:20 AM
WHY RUN?
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT GENESEE COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, HELPING PROVIDE SAFE, DECENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING RIGHT HERE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
WHATS NEW IN 2026?
*
NEW RACE! 10K RUN (5K COURSE X 2 LAPS; 5K SPLIT TIME!)
Races
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15K Run
Incl. $4.98 Fee & A4 Performance Cooling Tech Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$54.98
USATF Certified Course Called the most challenging 15K in Michigan! Take on the Denton Hill Challenge REGISTRATION INCLUDES: stopwatchChip Timed Race with Live Results t-shirt Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt sports medal Custom Finisher Medal trophy Overall & Age Group Awards camera with flash FREE Race Photos red apple Post-Race Refreshments -
10K Run
Incl. $4.64 Fee & A4 Performance Cooling Tech Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$49.64
10K Course is 2 Laps of the 5K Course - a 5K Split Time will be given in the results REGISTRATION INCLUDES: stopwatchChip Timed Race with Live Results t-shirt Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt sports medal Custom Finisher Medal trophy Overall & Age Group Awards camera with flash FREE Race Photos red apple Post-Race Refreshments -
5K Run
Incl. $4.30 Fee & A4 Performance Cooling Tech Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$44.30
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: stopwatchChip Timed Race with Live Results t-shirt Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt sports medal Custom Finisher Medal trophy Overall & Age Group Awards camera with flash FREE Race Photos red apple Post-Race Refreshments -
5K Walk
Incl. $4.30 Fee & A4 Performance Cooling Tech Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (7:35AM EDT)
$44.30
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: stopwatchChip Timed Race with Live Results t-shirt Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt sports medal Custom Finisher Medal trophy Overall & Age Group Awards camera with flash FREE Race Photos red apple Post-Race Refreshments -
15K Run ECONOMY (No Shirt/No Medal)
Incl. $4.30 Fee
Sat 11th July 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$44.30
ECONOMY REGISTRATION INCLUDES: stopwatchChip Timed Race with Live Results trophy Overall & Age Group Awards camera with flash FREE Race Photos red apple Post-Race Refreshments -
10K Run ECONOMY (No Shirt/No Medal)
Incl. $3.96 Fee
Sat 11th July 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$38.96
ECONOMY REGISTRATION INCLUDES: stopwatchChip Timed Race with Live Results trophy Overall & Age Group Awards camera with flash FREE Race Photos red apple Post-Race Refreshments 10K Course is 2 Laps of the 5K Course -
5K Run ECONOMY (No Shirt/No Medal)
Incl. $3.63 Fee
Sat 11th July 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$33.63
ECONOMY REGISTRATION INCLUDES: stopwatchChip Timed Race with Live Results trophy Overall & Age Group Awards camera with flash FREE Race Photos red apple Post-Race Refreshments -
5K Walk ECONOMY (No Shirt/No Medal)
Incl. $3.63 Fee
Sat 11th July 2026 (7:35AM EDT)
$33.63
ECONOMY REGISTRATION INCLUDES: stopwatchChip Timed Race with Live Results trophy Overall & Age Group Awards camera with flash FREE Race Photos red apple Post-Race Refreshments -
Virtual
Incl. $5.31 Fee & A4 Performance Cooling Tech Shirt
$60.31
VIRTUAL REGISITRATION INCLUDES: stopwatchCustom Race Bib t-shirt Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt (If selected) sports medal Custom Finisher Medal Includes Shipping. Race Packets will be shipped out sometime during race week, depending on when the Race Medals and Shirts come in. *** RESULTS WILL NOT BE POSTED TO IN-PERSON EVENT RESULTS ***
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