Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler - MI
Commerce Township, MI | Friday, November 27, 2026Registration OpenTurkey Trot
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 youre 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 race Beautiful Proud Lake Recreation Area – scenic trails with a mix of forest, lakes, and smooth terrain Choose your distance – Half Marathon or 7.5 Mile trail race Run or Ruck! Post-race community vibe – campfires, ramen, hot cocoa, and cheering for finishers Great swag – long sleeve tech shirt included, with the option to upgrade to or add a hoodie Final race of the Michigan Mega Medal Series – earn your last medal piece and complete the 6-part puzzle Convenient Southeast Michigan location – close to metro Detroit with easy parking at the Modern Campground Race Details Leave the shopping crowds to the mall and join hundreds of runners on the trails. Black Toenail Friday features well-groomed, beginner-friendly courses with a few rolling hills and late-fall conditions that can bring cool temps, crisp air, or even a dusting of snow. Proud Lake’s trails are well-marked, making it hard to get lost, and parking is conveniently located near the start/finish area at the Modern Campground (2928 Glengary Rd, Commerce Charter Twp, MI 48382). A Michigan Running Tradition Since 2016, Black Toenail Friday has been more than a race—it has been a community gathering to celebrate the close of the racing season. With it
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Timing and Awards
Both the Half Marathon and 7.5 Mile events will be chip timed by Trivium Racing. Overall awards will be based on gun time and Age Group awards will be based on chip time. Finisher medals to everyone who completes the trail half marathon and 7.5 miler. Awards for top three overall males, females and non-binary in the Half Marathon and 7.5 Mile event Awards for top three males and females in the following age groups in both races– 14 & under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50
Participant Giveaway
13.1 Miles: Race Shirts
7.5 Miles: Race Shirts
Registration & Pricing
Distance
Price
Opens
Closes
13.1 Miles
$67.00
Dec 12
Feb 26
$72.00
Feb 27
Jun 28
$77.00
Jun 29
Oct 29
$82.00
Oct 30
Nov 27
7.5 Miles
$50.00
Dec 12
Feb 26
$55.00
Feb 27
Jun 28
$60.00
Jun 29
Past Results
5 Miles
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2025
327
1:22:49
43:40
2024
315
1:26:08
46:33
2023
363
1:26:40
44:54
2022
384
1:27:28
49:18
2021
303
1:26:10
46:33
2020
178
1:21:58
50:24
2019
297
1:26:55
48:30
Interested in this race?
Oct 29
$64.00
Oct 30
Nov 27
Half Marathon - Economy Package
$40.00
Jan 10
Jul 31
$45.00
Aug 1
Nov 25
7.5 Mile - Economy Package
$28.00
Jan 10
Jul 31
$33.00
Aug 1
Nov 25
Economy Registration Half Marathon
$40.00
Dec 2
Jul 31
$45.00
Aug 1
Nov 26
Economy Registration 7.5 Mile
$28.00
Dec 2
Jul 31
$33.00
Aug 1
Nov 26
Schedule of Events
Early Packet Pickup TBA Race Day - Friday, November 27th Proud Lake State Rec Area 2928 Glengary Rd, Commerce Charter Twp, Michigan 48382 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM - Packet Pickup 10:45 AM - Pre-race Meeting at the start line 11:00 AM - Half Marathon AND 7.5 Mile Start Around 1:00 PM - 7.5 - Mile awards Around 2:00 PM - Half Marathon Awards 2:30 PM - Race Cut-off Time (If a half marathon runner has fallen far off-pace by the second lap, they may be pulled off the course by event staff)
