St. John Applefest Road Race
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- 514 Lincoln St., Fenton, MI
- Distance
- 10K Run · 5K Run · 5K Walk & more
From the Organizer
🍎54th Annual Applefest Road Race🏃♂️💨
🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🍎🏃♂️
Join us for the 54th Annual Applefest Road Race in beautiful Fenton! 🌳✨
This classic event features 100% paved road courses 🛣️ and takes runners through the scenic streets of Fenton 🍂Don’t 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 FOR 2026! 🎉
We’ve teamed up with Great Lakes Race Management 🏃♂️🔥 to bring you an even better race-day experience!
✨ What’s new?
🏅 Finisher Medals for ALL races
🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards
📸 FREE Professional Race Photos
🏁 Inflatable Start/Finish Arches
🔊 Pro Sound Systems
📍 Mile Markers + other course upgrades
✅ 10K Run is back! (2 laps of 5K: 5K Split Time + Rankings!)
💥 Get ready for a bigger, smoother, and more exciting event in 2026! 🎊💪
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
- 🏃♂️100% 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 🏃♂️ 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)
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
72°
Typical Low
49°
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.
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Days to train
- Race
- St. John Applefest Road Race
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- 514 Lincoln St., Fenton, MI
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the St. John Applefest Road Race?
- St. John Applefest Road Race is a running race held in Fenton, Michigan on September 19, 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 St. John Applefest Road Race?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Fenton, Michigan at 514 Lincoln St., Fenton, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the St. John Applefest Road Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
St. John Applefest Road Race
Sep 19, 2026