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,
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Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler – MI 2026 — Commerce Township, MI
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for November 27.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Commerce Township, MI.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs