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St. John Applefest Road Race

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Fenton, Michigan, United States

calendar_today 19 Sep, 2026

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St. John Applefest Road Race

About the Event

🍎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 IN 2026! 🎉

We’ve partnered with Great Lakes Race Management to bring you an even better race-day experience! 🏃‍♂️🔥
What’s new?:
🏅 Finisher Medals for ALL races
🏆 Overall AND Age Group Awards!
📸 FREE professional race photos
🏁 Inflatable start/finish arches
🔊 Professional sound systems
📍 Mile Markers + other additional course enhancements
Get ready for a bigger, smoother, and more exciting event in 2026! 🎊💪
 

Registration Includes:

 

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)

Races Offered

Apple Core 1-Mile

Sep 19, 2026

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08:00

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$25.00

10K Run

Sep 19, 2026

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08:30

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$45.00

5K Run

Sep 19, 2026

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$40.00

5K Walk

Sep 19, 2026

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08:30

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$40.00

Apple CORE-TER Mile (1/4) Mile

Sep 19, 2026

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09:45

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$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Fenton.

thermostat Temperature
13.8° / 23.8°
wb_sunny Feels like
12.7° / 22.6°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
9h 24m
water_drop Avg rainfall
1.4 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
9.9 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (5.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
72.3%
wb_twilight Sunrise
07:15
nightlight Sunset
19:43

About Fenton

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Registration Discount

Use the promo code below during registration to save on entry fees.

$5.00 OFF
Promo code GLRM26

*Promo codes are collected from publicly available sources. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any brand listed. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Offers may expire or change without notice.

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