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 and join the excitement at the Bastille Day Race, hosted by Great Lakes Race Management, on Saturday, July 11th, 2026! This vibrant event will take place in the heart of downtown Fenton, Genesee, where hundreds of runners will gather to celebrate French culture through an exhilarating day of athletic competition. Participants can choose from three exhilarating distances: the challenging 15K run, the scenic 10K run, or the fun-filled 5K run/walk, making it a perfect event for seasoned athletes and casual walkers alike.
As one of the most iconic summer races in Genesee County, the Bastille Day Race promises a festive atmosphere with a post-race celebration that includes delicious French-themed refreshments, live music, and overall and age group awards. Enjoy the thrill of a stopwatch chip-timed race, complete with custom Dri-Fit race shirts for eligible registrants and free professional race photos. Plus, all proceeds benefit Genesee County Habitat for Humanity, contributing to safe and affordable housing in the community. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary celebration of fitness and community spirit—mark your calendar for July 11th and join us for a day of fun and
As one of the most iconic summer races in Genesee County, the Bastille Day Race promises a festive atmosphere with a post-race celebration that includes delicious French-themed refreshments, live music, and overall and age group awards. Enjoy the thrill of a stopwatch chip-timed race, complete with custom Dri-Fit race shirts for eligible registrants and free professional race photos. Plus, all proceeds benefit Genesee County Habitat for Humanity, contributing to safe and affordable housing in the community. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary celebration of fitness and community spirit—mark your calendar for July 11th and join us for a day of fun and
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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