# 54th Annual St. John Applefest Road Race presented by ChoiceOne Bank - **When:** Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT - **Where:** 514 Lincoln St., Fenton, MI, 48430 - **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-196416-54th-annual-st-john-applefest-road-race-presented-by-choiceo ## Registration Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Fenton/StJohnApplefestRace?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq ## Description 🍎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) --- Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-196416-54th-annual-st-john-applefest-road-race-presented-by-choiceo](https://runthis.run/event/rs-196416-54th-annual-st-john-applefest-road-race-presented-by-choiceo) — data from Run This (runthis.run).