St. John Applefest Road Race presented by ChoiceOne Bank

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)

磊 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

 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)