Commerce Township, United States of America · Friday 27 November 2026
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 i
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler - MI is a half marathon held in Commerce Township, United States of America, scheduled for Friday 27 November 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler - MI website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler - MI is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler - MI is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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