2026 Bastille Day Race - 5K Run/Walk, 10K & 15K
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Location
- 119 S. Leroy St, Fenton, MI
- Distance
- 15K Run · 10K Run · 5K Run & more
From the Organizer
🏃♂️2026 BASTILLE DAY RACE 🏃♀️
🗓️ 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 County’s most iconic summer races on Saturday, July 11th, 2026. Whether you’re 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
⏱️ 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 (Split Times!)
• 10K & 5K — fun, scenic downtown routes (Split Times!)
• 5K Race 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 — 9:30 AM (Start: Fenton House)
ALL RACES FINISH INFRONT OF FENTON COMMUNITY CENTER
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.
🎉 What’s New in 2026?
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🥇 New Race! 10K Run (5K Course x 2 Laps; 5K Split Time!)
- SPLITS! We will have a Split on the 5K Course (2.5K/5K Time for 5K & 2.5K/5K/7.5K/10K for the 10K)
- Timing Splits on 15K Course!
- 10yr + 5yr Age Increments for Results (More Runner Data! Only 10yr used for awards)
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
59°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Linden Wwtp, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fenton, MI
Population
11,950
as of 2023
Elevation
930 ft
Nearest Airport
FNT
Bishop International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Bastille Day Race - 5K Run/Walk, 10K & 15K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Bastille Day Race - 5K Run/Walk, 10K & 15K
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Location
- 119 S. Leroy St, Fenton, MI
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 Bastille Day Race - 5K Run/Walk, 10K & 15K?
- 2026 Bastille Day Race - 5K Run/Walk, 10K & 15K is a running race held in Fenton, Michigan on July 11, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2026 Bastille Day Race - 5K Run/Walk, 10K & 15K?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Fenton, Michigan at 119 S. Leroy St, Fenton, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Bastille Day Race - 5K Run/Walk, 10K & 15K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 Bastille Day Race - 5K Run/Walk, 10K & 15K
Jul 11, 2026