CIDERFEST 5K & Mile 2026

The race.

The Ciderfest 5K & Mile takes place on September 26, 2026, in Holly, Michigan at Historic Diehl's Cider Mill, which serves as both start and finish. The 1-mile fun run begins at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K at 9:00 a.m., with both events following trail routes through the Diehl's orchard. All registered participants receive a 2026 designed t-shirt (registration must be completed by September 12 to guarantee a shirt), and the 5K offers medals to overall winners and top-three finishers in each age group, while 1-mile participants all receive medals. The Running Lab Brighton has donated gift certificates: $50 for 5K overall male and female winners and $25 for 1-mile overall winners. Finishers receive free cider and donuts, with a free hayride available after the race. Discounts apply to runners aged 14 and under and to group registrations of four or more participants.