Flat Rock Grateful Gallop 5k/1-Mile
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Flat Rock (1 Maguire). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $30 to $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after November 12.
Course and race notes
What are YOU grateful for in 2026?
Join us in Flat Rock this Thanksgiving morning (Thursday, November 26th) for the Grateful Gallop 5k/1-Mile! Avoid the crowds, skip parking headache, and enjoy a local run right here Downriver! This event is perfect for competitive as well as recreational runners and walkers.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$30 to $40
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Thu Nov 12 (in 5 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Wed Nov 25 (in 18 days)
Opened Sep 30, 2026
Race day in Flat Rock
Weather
44° / 28°F
Typical high and low for November 26.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Carleton 2W, MI (9.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:35 AM – 5:05 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday.
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
10 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Burger King quick biteunder 0.1 mi
- Taco Bell quick bite0.5 mi
- Tim Hortons cafe0.5 mi
- McDonald's quick bite0.6 mi
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
1 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)3 within 3 mi6 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Baymont Flat Rock
About 1 min walkUnder 0.1 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 2 of 5: Poplar Motel
About 7 min drive2.2 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 5: Rock Motel
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Best Western
About 10 min drive3.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Holiday Inn Express
About 10 min drive3.3 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.