© © Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler MI Short review
Kick off the holiday season with a late morning trail race! Crisp air, evergreens, and the quiet beauty of Michigan’s late Fall create the perfect backdrop for your Black Toenail Friday run. Whether you’re chasing a PR or soaking up the vibes, this race is your chance to leave the holiday stress behind and make the most of your long weekend.
Leave the crowds to the mall and join us on Friday, November 28, 2025, for a Half Marathon or 7.5 Miler. With an 11:00 AM start, you can enjoy Thanksgiving dinner and still sleep in. The well-groomed trails of Proud Lake State Recreation Area are easy to navigate, and parking is conveniently close to the start/finish line.
This isn’t just a race—it’s a tradition. Don’t miss your chance to be part of Michigan’s favorite Black Friday running event. Register now, claim your spot, and join a community of runners who know there’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than on the trails!
Black Toenail Friday is the 6th race in the 6-race Trivium Michigan Mega Medal Series!
Register for six great Trivium Racing races at once! Race in-person or virtually, earn your medals, and at the end of the year your six medals combine to form one giant Mega Medal! Save over $150 on your 2025 racing by registering for the series. Races include:
Prove It 5K & 10K: May 17, 2025Trenton Summerfest Half Marathon, 8K, & 5K: June 28, 2025Dearborn Decades 5K: August 3, 2025Run the 313 5K: August 23, 2025Growler Gallop Atwater 10 Mile & 5K: September 28, 2025Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon & 7.5 Miler: November 28, 2025
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Distance:
Half-marathon , 10K to Half Marathon
Price:
from $32
Organized since 2016
Short review
Kick off the holiday season with a late morning trail race! Crisp air, evergreens, and the quiet beauty of Michigan’s late Fall create the perfect backdrop for your Black Toenail Friday run. Whether you’re chasing a PR or soaking up the vibes, this race is your chance to leave the holiday stress behind and make the most of your long weekend.
Leave the crowds to the mall and join us on Friday, November 28, 2025, for a Half Marathon or 7.5 Miler. With an 11:00 AM start, you can enjoy Thanksgiving dinner and still sleep in. The well-groomed trails of Proud Lake State Recreation Area are easy to navigate, and parking is conveniently close to the start/finish line.
This isn’t just a race—it’s a tradition. Don’t miss your chance to be part of Michigan’s favorite Black Friday running event. Register now, claim your spot, and join a community of runners who know there’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than on the trails!
Black Toenail Friday is the 6th race in the 6-race Trivium Michigan Mega Medal Series!
Register for six great Trivium Racing races at once! Race in-person or virtually, earn your medals, and at the end of the year your six medals combine to form one giant Mega Medal! Save over $150 on your 2025 racing by registering for the series. Races include:
Prove It 5K & 10K: May 17, 2025Trenton Summerfest Half Marathon, 8K, & 5K: June 28, 2025Dearborn Decades 5K: August 3, 2025Run the 313 5K: August 23, 2025Growler Gallop Atwater 10 Mile & 5K: September 28, 2025Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon & 7.5 Miler: November 28, 2025
28 Road Running races on 28 November 2025 in Commerce Township
Half Marathon
November 29, 2019
The race starts at 11:0021 km
from $62
Virtual Race
November 29, 2019
The race starts at 11:0021 km
from $32
Half Marathon
November 27, 2020
The race starts at 11:0021 km
from $65
Virtual Race
November 27, 2020
The race starts at 11:0021 km
from $35
Half Marathon
November 26, 2021
The race starts at 11:0021 km
from $70
Virtual Half Marathon
November 26, 2021
The race starts at 11:0021 km
from $35
Half Marathon
November 29, 2024
The race starts at 11:0021 km
from $75
Half Marathon - Economy Package
November 29, 2024
The race starts at 11:0021 km
from $50
Virtual Half Marathon
November 29, 2024
The race starts at 11:0021 km
from $40
Half Marathon
November 28, 2025
The race starts at 11:0021 km
from $75
Half Marathon - Economy Package
November 28, 2025
The race starts at 11:0021 km
from $50
Virtual Half Marathon
November 28, 2025
The race starts at 11:0021 km
from $40
7.5 Mile
November 29, 2019
The race starts at 11:0012.1 km
from $47
7.5 Mile
November 27, 2020
The race starts at 11:0012.1 km
from $50
7.5 Mile
November 26, 2021
The race starts at 11:0012.1 km
from $55
Virtual 7.5 Mile
November 26, 2021
The race starts at 11:0012.1 km
from $35
7.5 Mile
November 29, 2024
The race starts at 11:0012.1 km
from $60
7.5 Mile - Economy Package
November 29, 2024
The race starts at 11:0012.1 km
from $38
Virtual 7.5 Mile
November 29, 2024
The race starts at 11:0012.1 km
from $40
7.5 Mile
November 28, 2025
The race starts at 11:0012.1 km
from $60
7.5 Mile - Economy Package
November 28, 2025
The race starts at 11:0012.1 km
from $38
Virtual 7.5 Mile
November 28, 2025
The race starts at 11:0012.1 km
from $40
Economy Registration Half Marathon
November 29, 2019
The race starts at 11:00
from $42
Economy Registration 7.5 Mile
November 29, 2019
The race starts at 11:00
from $33
Economy Registration Half Marathon
November 27, 2020
The race starts at 11:00
from $45
Economy Registration 7.5 Mile
November 27, 2020
The race starts at 11:00
from $33
Half Marathon - Economy Package
November 26, 2021
The race starts at 11:00
from $45
7.5 Mile - Economy Package
November 26, 2021
The race starts at 11:00
from $33
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Past weather
Nov 25, 2016
43.46 °F, wind 2.81m/s
Foggy in the morning..
Nov 24, 2017
38.18 °F, wind 3.55m/s
Mostly cloudy throughout the day..
Nov 23, 2018
28.27 °F, wind 5.74m/s
Overcast throughout the day..
Nov 29, 2019
42.64 °F, wind 4.12m/s
Mostly cloudy throughout the day..
Nov 27, 2020
43.14 °F, wind 9.95m/s
Possible drizzle throughout the day..
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