Bastille Day Race - 5K Run/Walk, 10K & 15K
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?
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🥇 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
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
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
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
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
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
.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
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
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
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Fenton.
About Fenton
Bastille Day Race - 5K Run/Walk, 10K & 15K takes place in Fenton, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.
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