Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler - MI
Commerce Township, MI
Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon & 7.5 Mile – November 27, 2026
Kick off your holiday season at Black Toenail Friday, Southeast Michigan’s favorite post-Thanksgiving trail running tradition. On Friday, November 27, 2026, runners will gather at Proud Lake Recreation Area for a Half Marathon or 7.5 Mile trail race. With a late 11:00 AM start, well-marked wooded trails, and the crisp beauty of Michigan’s late fall, this event offers the perfect balance of challenge, community, and fun. Whether you're chasing a PR, enjoying the trails with friends, or completing your Trivium Michigan Mega Medal Series, Black Toenail Friday is the race to close out your season.
Why Run Black Toenail Friday?
Late 11:00 AM start – enjoy Thanksgiving dinner, sleep in, and still make the raceBeautiful Proud Lake Recreation Area – scenic trails with a mix of forest, lakes, and smooth terrainChoose your distance – Half Marathon or 7.5 Mile trail raceRun or Ruck!Post-race community vibe – campfires, ram
Half Marathon
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