
CIDERFEST 5K & Mile is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Holly, MI, with entry fees from $22 to $30.
From the Organizer
Orchard Trail Run for the Whole Family!
Bring the whole family and join us Saturday September 26, 2026 for our Annual Ciderfest Run! Event starts and finishes at Historic Diehl's Cider Mill with the 1 mile beginning at 8:30 am and 5K at 9:00 am. Both the 5K race route and 1 mile fun run will take runners on trails all throughout the Diehl's orchard and land. Participants will receive a 2026 designed t-shirt as a part of their registration. Must register by 9/12 to guarantee a race shirt.
Medals for 5K overall and masters M and F winners and medals 3 deep for all age groups. 1 mile fun run participants all receive a medal. The Running Lab Brighton has once again donated $50 gift certificates to overall male and female for the 5k race and $25 gift certificates to the 1 mile overall male and female winners!
Free cider and donuts at the finish! Stick around after the race for a free hayride for race participants and other Ciderfest events for the whole family including our craftshow. Register today as late registration increases $5! Discount provided to runners aged 14 and under and for registrations that include 4 or more participants. Photography by Chelsea David Photography.
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Events
Weather
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
67°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from White Lake 4e, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
5,971
as of 2023
City Elevation
924 ft
Nearest Airport
FNT
Bishop International Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 42 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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CIDERFEST 5K & Mile
Sep 26, 2026