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

Fenton, Michigan, United States View on map
Jul 11, 2026 (America/Detroit local time)
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About this race

🏃‍♂️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!)

Pick your distance

Running

15K Run

🇺🇸 USATF Certified Course 🔥 Called the Most Challenging 15K in Michigan! ⛰️ Take on the Denton Hill Challenge REGISTRATION INCLUDES: 🎟️ Entry into the 10K Run ⏱️ Professionally Managed, Chip-Timed Race with Live Results 👕 Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt 🏅 Custom Finisher Medal 🏷️ Commemorative Race Bib 🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards 📸 FREE Race Photos 🇫🇷🥖 Ice-Cold Keg Root Beer & Fresh French Bread at the Finish! 🍺 🍎 Post-Race Refreshments

Jul 11, 2026 15K 7:00 AM
$60.00
Closed

10K Run

Course: Fast & Flat! (10K Course is 2x Laps of the 5K Course) SPLIT TIMES: 5K Split Time will be given in the Results! REGISTRATION INCLUDES: 🎟️ Entry into the 10K Run ⏱️ Professionally Managed, Chip-Timed Race with Live Results 👕 Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt 🏅 Custom Finisher Medal 🏷️ Commemorative Race Bib 🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards 📸 FREE Race Photos 🇫🇷🥖 Ice-Cold Keg Root Beer & Fresh French Bread at the Finish! 🍺 🍎 Post-Race Refreshments

Jul 11, 2026 10K 7:30 AM
$55.00
Closed

5K Run

Course: Fast & Flat! REGISTRATION INCLUDES: 🎟️ Entry into the 5K Run ⏱️ Professionally Managed, Chip-Timed Race with Live Results 👕 Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt 🏅 Custom Finisher Medal 🏷️ Commemorative Race Bib 🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards 📸 FREE Race Photos 🇫🇷🥖 Ice-Cold Keg Root Beer & Fresh French Bread at the Finish! 🍺 🍎 Post-Race Refreshments

Jul 11, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$50.00
Closed

15K Run ECONOMY (No Shirt/No Medal)

ECONOMY REGISTRATION INCLUDES: 🎟️ Entry into 15K Run ⏱️ Professionally Managed/Chip-Timed Race with Live Results 🏷️ Commemorative Race Bib 🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards 📸 FREE Race Photos 🇫🇷🥖 Ice-Cold Keg Root Beer & Fresh French Bread at the Finish! 🍺 🍎 Post-Race Refreshments

Jul 11, 2026 15K 7:00 AM
$50.00
Closed

10K Run ECONOMY (No Shirt/No Medal)

ECONOMY REGISTRATION INCLUDES: 🎟️ Entry into 10K Run ⏱️ Professionally Managed/Chip-Timed Race with Live Results 🏷️ Commemorative Race Bib 🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards 📸 FREE Race Photos 🇫🇷🥖 Ice-Cold Keg Root Beer & Fresh French Bread at the Finish! 🍺 🍎 Post-Race Refreshments

Jul 11, 2026 10K 7:30 AM
$45.00
Closed

5K Run ECONOMY (No Shirt/No Medal)

ECONOMY REGISTRATION INCLUDES: 🎟️ Entry into 5K Run ⏱️ Professionally Managed/Chip-Timed Race with Live Results 🏷️ Commemorative Race Bib 🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards 📸 FREE Race Photos 🇫🇷🥖 Ice-Cold Keg Root Beer & Fresh French Bread at the Finish! 🍺 🍎 Post-Race Refreshments

Jul 11, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$40.00
Closed

.3K Fun Run

FUN RUN REGISTRATION INCLUDES: 🎟️ Entry into Fun Run 🏷️ Commemorative Race Bib 👕 Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt (if selected) 🏅 Custom Finisher Medal 📸 FREE Race Photos ECONOMY REGISTRATION INCLUDES: 🎟️ Entry into 15K Run ⏱️ Professionally Managed/Chip-Timed Race with Live Results 🏷️ Commemorative Race Bib 🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards 📸 FREE Race Photos 🇫🇷🥖 Ice-Cold Keg Root Beer & Fresh French Bread at the Finish! 🍺 🍎 Post-Race Refreshments

Jul 11, 2026 3K 10:00 AM
$20.00
Closed

Walking

5K Walk

Course: Fast & Flat! REGISTRATION INCLUDES: 🎟️ Entry into the 5K Walk ⏱️ Professionally Managed, Chip-Timed Race with Live Results 👕 Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt 🏅 Custom Finisher Medal 🏷️ Commemorative Race Bib 🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards 📸 FREE Race Photos 🇫🇷🥖 Ice-Cold Keg Root Beer & Fresh French Bread at the Finish! 🍺 🍎 Post-Race Refreshments

Jul 11, 2026 5K 7:35 AM
$50.00
Closed

5K Walk ECONOMY (No Shirt/No Medal)

ECONOMY REGISTRATION INCLUDES: 🎟️ Entry into 5K Walk ⏱️ Professionally Managed/Chip-Timed Race with Live Results 🏷️ Commemorative Race Bib 🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards 📸 FREE Race Photos 🇫🇷🥖 Ice-Cold Keg Root Beer & Fresh French Bread at the Finish! 🍺 🍎 Post-Race Refreshments

Jul 11, 2026 5K 7:35 AM
$40.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Fenton, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 18.4° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 28.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 18.4° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 32.8°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
14.2
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
3.1mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
75.1%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on July 11, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on July 11, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
15h 06m

The sun rises at 6:07 AM and sets at 9:13 PM local time (EDT) in Fenton on July 11, 2026 — 15h 06m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 13 Fenton events

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