St. John Applefest Road Race
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Fenton, Michigan
- Price $16.90 - $64.60
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for the 54th Annual St. John Applefest Road Race, taking place on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, in the picturesque town of Fenton, Genesee! This beloved community event promises an exhilarating day filled with running and celebration. Participants can choose from a 1-mile fun run or a more challenging 5K, with a special Double Challenge option that allows adventurous runners to tackle both distances for even more bragging rights.
The race features 100% paved courses winding through the scenic streets of Fenton, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all. New enhancements for 2026 include finisher medals for every participant, overall and age group awards, and free professional race photos—making this year’s event even more memorable! After crossing the finish line, runners can refuel at a delicious pancake breakfast and enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Applefest festival. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a longstanding tradition that celebrates health, community, and fun!
The race features 100% paved courses winding through the scenic streets of Fenton, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all. New enhancements for 2026 include finisher medals for every participant, overall and age group awards, and free professional race photos—making this year’s event even more memorable! After crossing the finish line, runners can refuel at a delicious pancake breakfast and enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Applefest festival. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a longstanding tradition that celebrates health, community, and fun!
Organiser's Description
54TH ANNUAL APPLEFEST ROAD RACEMALE SIGN
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! MALE SIGN
JOIN US FOR THE 54TH ANNUAL APPLEFEST ROAD RACE IN BEAUTIFUL FENTON! SPARKLES
THIS CLASSIC EVENT FEATURES 100% PAVED ROAD COURSES AND TAKES RUNNERS THROUGH THE SCENIC STREETS OF FENTON DONT MISS YOUR CHANCE TO BE PART OF THIS LONG-STANDING TRADITION!
DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2026
LOCATION: ST. JOHNS CATHOLIC CHURCH | 600 N ADELAIDE ST, FENTON, MI 48430 (NEXT TO THE PARISH OFFICE)
NEW IN 2026!
WEVE PARTNERED WITH GREAT LAKES RACE MANAGEMENT TO BRING YOU AN EVEN BETTER RACE-DAY EXPERIENCE! MALE SIGN
WHATS NEW?:
FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL RACES
OVERALL AND AGE GROUP AWARDS!
FREE PROFESSIONAL RACE PHOTOS
INFLATABLE START/FINISH ARCHES
PROFESSIONAL SOUND SYSTEMS
MILE MARKERS + OTHER ADDITIONAL COURSE ENHANCEMENTS
MALE SIGNFEMALE SIGNDOUBLE (1-MILE + 5K) REGISTRATION OPTION
_GET READY FOR A BIGGER, SMOOTHER, AND MORE EXCITING EVENT IN 2026! _
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* STOPWATCH CHIP TIMED RACE WITH LIVE RESULTS
* CUSTOM DRI-FIT RACE SHIRT (SELECT "NO-SHIRT" FOR $5-OFF)
* CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL
* FREE RACE PHOTOS
* MALE SIGN100% PAVED ROAD RACE THROUGH SCENIC FENTON!
* 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)
4:00PM - 5:30PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH
ST JOHN CATHOLIC SCHOOL
(514 LINCOLN ST, FENTON, MI 48430)
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 MALE SIGN AND TAKE THEM ON IN ONE EPIC RACE DAY!
1-MILE + 5K RUN
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.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND BEING PART OF APPLEFEST!!
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) [https://www.stjohnfenton.org/roadrace.html]
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! MALE SIGN
JOIN US FOR THE 54TH ANNUAL APPLEFEST ROAD RACE IN BEAUTIFUL FENTON! SPARKLES
THIS CLASSIC EVENT FEATURES 100% PAVED ROAD COURSES AND TAKES RUNNERS THROUGH THE SCENIC STREETS OF FENTON DONT MISS YOUR CHANCE TO BE PART OF THIS LONG-STANDING TRADITION!
DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2026
LOCATION: ST. JOHNS CATHOLIC CHURCH | 600 N ADELAIDE ST, FENTON, MI 48430 (NEXT TO THE PARISH OFFICE)
NEW IN 2026!
WEVE PARTNERED WITH GREAT LAKES RACE MANAGEMENT TO BRING YOU AN EVEN BETTER RACE-DAY EXPERIENCE! MALE SIGN
WHATS NEW?:
FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL RACES
OVERALL AND AGE GROUP AWARDS!
FREE PROFESSIONAL RACE PHOTOS
INFLATABLE START/FINISH ARCHES
PROFESSIONAL SOUND SYSTEMS
MILE MARKERS + OTHER ADDITIONAL COURSE ENHANCEMENTS
MALE SIGNFEMALE SIGNDOUBLE (1-MILE + 5K) REGISTRATION OPTION
_GET READY FOR A BIGGER, SMOOTHER, AND MORE EXCITING EVENT IN 2026! _
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* STOPWATCH CHIP TIMED RACE WITH LIVE RESULTS
* CUSTOM DRI-FIT RACE SHIRT (SELECT "NO-SHIRT" FOR $5-OFF)
* CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL
* FREE RACE PHOTOS
* MALE SIGN100% PAVED ROAD RACE THROUGH SCENIC FENTON!
* 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)
4:00PM - 5:30PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH
ST JOHN CATHOLIC SCHOOL
(514 LINCOLN ST, FENTON, MI 48430)
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 MALE SIGN AND TAKE THEM ON IN ONE EPIC RACE DAY!
1-MILE + 5K RUN
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.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND BEING PART OF APPLEFEST!!
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) [https://www.stjohnfenton.org/roadrace.html]
Races
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Double (1-Mile + 5K Run)
Incl. $4.60 Fee & A4 Performance Cooling Tech Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$64.60
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: stopwatchChip Timed Race with Live Results (for both Races!) 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 Top Male and Female Double will receive an award! -
5K Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & A4 Performance Cooling Tech Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$43.40
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. $3.40 Fee & A4 Performance Cooling Tech Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$43.40
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 -
Apple Core 1-Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee & A4 Performance Cooling Tech Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: stopwatchChip Timed Race with Live Results t-shirt Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt sports medal Custom Finisher Medal camera with flash FREE Race Photos red apple Post-Race Refreshments -
Apple CORE-TER Mile (1/4) Mile
Incl. $1.90 Fee & A4 Performance Cooling Tech Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:45AM EDT)
$16.90
*** NOT A TIMED RACE REGISTRATION INCLUDES: stopwatchCustom Race Bib t-shirt Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt sports medal Custom Finisher Medal camera with flash FREE Race Photos red apple Post-Race Refreshments
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514 Lincoln St., Fenton, 48430, MI, United States
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