St. John Applefest Road Race

Join us for the 54th Annual Applefest Road Race in the picturesque Fenton! 🌳✨ This beloved event features 100% paved road courses 🛣️, guiding runners through Fenton's scenic streets 🍂. Don't miss out on this cherished tradition! 🍎🏁

📅 Date: Saturday, September 19th, 2026
📍 Location: St. John Catholic Church, 600 N Adelaide St, Fenton, MI 48430 (next to the Parish Office)

🎉 NEW IN 2026! 🎉
We've teamed up with Great Lakes Race Management to enhance your race-day experience! 🏃‍♂️🔥
What’s new?
🏅 Finisher Medals for ALL races
🏆 Overall AND Age Group Awards!
📸 FREE professional race photos
🏁 Inflatable start/finish arches
🔊 Professional sound systems
📍 Mile Markers & course enhancements

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Double Registration Option (1-Mile + 5K)
Ready for more? Register for both the 1-Mile and 5K Run! 💪 Enjoy the thrill and the challenge! 💥
💰 Save with a slight discount when registering for both!

Registration Includes:
⏱️ Chip Timed Race with Live Results
👕 Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt (Select "NO-SHIRT" for $5-Off)
🥇 Custom Finisher Medal
📸 FREE Race Photos
🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards
💧🍌 Post-Race Refreshments

📦 Packet Pick-Up Info:
Pre-Race Day:
📅 Thursday, September 17th
📍 St. John Catholic School, 514 Lincoln St, Fenton, MI 48430
🕒 4:00pm - 5:30pm
📅 Friday, September 18th
🕒 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Race Day Packet Pick-Up:
📅 Saturday, September 19th
📍 St. John Catholic Church (next to the Parish Office):
🕒 Starts at 7:00am!

🔥 Pancake Breakfast
After the race, come back for the award ceremony, pancake breakfast, and of course, the Applefest! Race participants will enjoy a discount! 🎊

🏆 Awards Ceremony:
Overall Awards: Top 3 fastest males and females will receive a custom plaque!
Age Group Awards: Top fastest male and female in each age group will receive a ribbon slider! (Overall winners cannot "Double Dip")

Continue the fun at the St. John Applefest Festival after the awards!

👉 For more details, visit: Applefest Race Registration

See you there! 🎉