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 $22.95 - $60.31
- Races 10 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the highly anticipated 2026 Bastille Day Race on Saturday, July 11th, 2026, in the charming downtown of Fenton, Genesee! Organized by Great Lakes Race Management, this vibrant event promises to be a highlight of the summer, celebrating French culture while bringing together hundreds of enthusiastic runners and walkers. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including a challenging 15K, a scenic 10K, and a fun-filled 5K run/walk, with an exciting .3K fun run for the little ones.
The races kick off bright and early, with the 15K starting at 7:00 AM, followed by the 10K and 5K runs at 7:30 AM, and the 5K walk at 7:35 AM. All races will finish in front of the Fenton Police Station, ensuring a festive atmosphere. Registration includes a stopwatch chip timed race, a custom Dri-Fit race shirt, a finisher medal, and professional race photos, plus overall and age group awards. After the race, indulge in delightful French-themed refreshments, including fresh French bread, fruit, and keg root beer,
The races kick off bright and early, with the 15K starting at 7:00 AM, followed by the 10K and 5K runs at 7:30 AM, and the 5K walk at 7:35 AM. All races will finish in front of the Fenton Police Station, ensuring a festive atmosphere. Registration includes a stopwatch chip timed race, a custom Dri-Fit race shirt, a finisher medal, and professional race photos, plus overall and age group awards. After the race, indulge in delightful French-themed refreshments, including fresh French bread, fruit, and keg root beer,
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)
.3K FUN RUN 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)
.3K FUN RUN 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: admission tickets Entry into 10K Run stopwatch Professionally Managed/Chip-Timed Race with Live Results t-shirt Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt sports medal Custom Finisher Medal label Commemorative Race Bib 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 ** (SPLIT TIMES: 5K Split Time will be given in the Results!) REGISTRATION INCLUDES: admission tickets Entry into 10K Run stopwatch Professionally Managed/Chip-Timed Race with Live Results t-shirt Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt sports medal Custom Finisher Medal label Commemorative Race Bib 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: admission tickets Entry into 5K Run stopwatch Professionally Managed/Chip-Timed Race with Live Results t-shirt Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt sports medal Custom Finisher Medal label Commemorative Race Bib 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: admission tickets Entry into 5K Walk stopwatch Professionally Managed/Chip-Timed Race with Live Results t-shirt Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt sports medal Custom Finisher Medal label Commemorative Race Bib 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: admission tickets Entry into 15K Run stopwatch Professionally Managed/Chip-Timed Race with Live Results label Commemorative Race Bib 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: admission tickets Entry into 10K Run stopwatch Professionally Managed/Chip-Timed Race with Live Results label Commemorative Race Bib 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: admission tickets Entry into 5K Run stopwatch Professionally Managed/Chip-Timed Race with Live Results label Commemorative Race Bib 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: admission tickets Entry into 5K Walk stopwatch Professionally Managed/Chip-Timed Race with Live Results label Commemorative Race Bib trophy Overall & Age Group Awards camera with flash FREE Race Photos red apple Post-Race Refreshments -
.3K Fun Run
Incl. $2.95 Fee & A4 Performance Cooling Tech Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$22.95
FUN RUN REGISTRATION INCLUDES: admission tickets Entry into Fun Run label Commemorative Race Bib t-shirt Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt (if selected) sports medal Custom Finisher Medal 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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