St. John Applefest Road Race

54th Annual Applefest Road Race

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!

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.

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: Thursday, September 17th (4:00pm - 5:30pm) and Friday, September 18th (6:00pm - 7:30pm) at St. John Catholic School (514 Lincoln St, Fenton, MI 48430).
• Race Day: Saturday, September 19th starting at 7:00am at St John Catholic Church (600 N Adelaide St, Fenton, MI 48430).

Awards and Award Ceremony: Overall Awards for Top (3) Fastest Males and Females. Age Group Awards for Top (1) Fastest Male and Female in Each Age Group. After the Awards Ceremony & Pancake Breakfast, continue the fun at the St. Johns Applefest Festival!

Double Challenge: Register for BOTH the 1-Mile and the 5K Run or 10K Run for an extra challenge and a slight discount.