Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon

Commerce Charter Township, United States • 27 Nov 2026

Event overview

The Black Toenail Friday trail races take place on Friday, November 27, 2026, at Proud Lake State Recreation Area, Modern Campground (2928 Glengary Rd, Commerce Township, MI 48382). The event is organized by Trivium Racing and uses well-groomed, well-marked wooded trails that include a mix of forest, lakes, and some rolling hills. The race is the sixth and final event in the Trivium Michigan Mega Medal Series. Post-race offerings mentioned include campfires, ramen, hot cocoa, and awards for overall and age-group finishers.

Distances and entry details

  • Half Marathon
  • 7.5 Mile

Registration options include economy/no-frills packages and virtual versions of both distances. Standard registration benefits listed are a long-sleeve tech shirt, finisher's medal, aid stations stocked with Tailwind, Hüma gels, and water, post-race food and drinks, and chip timing with live results. Parking is described as conveniently close to the start/finish area at the Modern Campground. The refund and transfer policy states no refunds within 30 days of the event, a possible 50% refund earlier than 30 days (excluding processing fees), and that entries can be transferred to another individual for a $5 fee while t-shirt size cannot be changed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
8 mi
7.5 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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