Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler - MI
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Friday, November 27, 2026, first start 11:00 AM, in Commerce Township (2928 Glengary Rd). Distances: 7.5 miles, Half marathon. Entry from $43 to $82.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Friday, November 27
2026 · in 20 days
Start time
11:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
7.5 milesHalf marathon
Price
$43 to $82
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Nov 27 (in 20 days)
Opened Dec 12, 2025
Race day in Commerce Township
Weather
42° / 26°F
Typical high and low for November 27.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Milford Gm Proving Ground, MI (8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:39 AM – 5:04 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Friday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
7 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.2 mi away.
Nearest public restroom: 0.3 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Thu Nov 26
Where to stay
0 within 3 mi9 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: SpringHill Suites Detroit Wixom
About 12 min drive4.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hampton Inn & Suites Wixom
About 12 min drive4.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Holiday Inn Express
About 12 min drive4.1 mi from the start
Hotel · My Place Hotels
Hotel 4 of 5: My Place Hotel-Wixom, MI
About 12 min drive4.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: WoodSpring Suites Wixom - Novi
About 13 min drive4.3 mi from the start
More places on the map
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