Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler - MI

Fri, Nov 27, 2026, 6:00 AM EST

Location: 2928 Glengary Rd, Proud Lake State Park, Commerce Township, MI 48382
Type: Run

Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).

Race feel

Kick off your holiday season on scenic Michigan trails with a late start, warm community, and the final piece of your Mega Medal Series.

Fun
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Beginner Friendly

Embrace the post-Thanksgiving spirit at the Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler, a beloved Southeast Michigan trail running tradition. Held at the scenic Proud Lake Recreation Area, this event offers well-marked wooded trails with a mix of forest and lakes. Enjoy a late 11:00 AM start, a friendly community vibe, and the crisp beauty of late fall. It's a perfect way to balance holiday indulgence with movement, nature, and friends, and the final race in the Trivium Michigan Mega Medal Series.

From the organizer

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 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 its friendly atmosphere, fall colors, and post-run camaraderie, it is the perfect way to balance Thanksgiving with movement, nature, and friends.

This is your chance to be part of Michigan’s best Black Friday race tradition. Register now, claim your spot, and join the fun.

Part of the Trivium Michigan Mega Medal Series