2026 Bastille Day Race – 5K Run/Walk, 10K & 15K

Race Overview: A race coming up on 2026-07-11 in Fenton, MI. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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Race data last checked: 2026-03-15

Race Overview:

🏃‍♂️2026 BASTILLE DAY RACE 🏃‍♀️

🗓️ Saturday, July 11th

📍 Downtown Fenton
119 S. Leroy St., Fenton, MI 48430

Celebrate race day the French way in Downtown Fenton!

Join hundreds of runners for one of Fenton/Genesee County’s most iconic summer races on Saturday, July 11th, 2026. Whether you’re chasing a PR, looking for a hilly 15K or soaking in the scenic atmosphere, the Bastille Day Race delivers fast competition, challenging courses, and a festive post-race celebration.

 

REGISTRATION INCLUDES

⏱️ Chip Timed Race with Live Results
👕 Custom Dri-Fit race shirt (with eligible registration)
🥇 Custom Finisher Medal
📸 FREE professional Race Photos
🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards
🍞 Post-race French-themed refreshments:
Fresh French bread (CRUST), fruit, bottled water, keg root beer (The Laundry), and live music 🎶

 

🔥 Course Highlights

• 15K — a very challenging (hilly) USATF-certified course
• 10K & 5K — fun, scenic downtown routes
• 5K Walk option available

 

RACE START TIMES
📢 15K Run — 7:00 AM (Start: Crust Bakery)
📢 10K Run — 7:30 AM (Start: Fenton Police Station)
📢 5K Run — 7:30 AM (Start: Fenton Police Station)
📢 5K Walk — 7:35 AM (Start: Fenton Police Station)

📢 .3K Fun Run — 7:35 AM (Start: Fenton Police Station)

ALL RACES FINISH INFRONT OF FENTON POLICE STATION

 

PACKET PICK-UP OPTIONS

🗓️ Thursday, July 9 | 4:00 – 7:00 PM

📍 Complete Runner — 11303 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc
🗓️ Friday, July 10 | 4:00 – 7:00 PM

📍 Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation — 150 S. Leroy St., Fenton

🗓️ Race Morning (Saturday, July 11) | 6:00 – 7:20 AM

 

💙 WHY RUN?
All proceeds benefit Genesee County Habitat for Humanity, helping provide safe, decent, and affordable housing right here in our community.

 

🎉 What’s New in 2026?

  • 🥇 New Race! 10K Run (5K Course x 2 Laps; 5K Split Time!)

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