Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon

Commerce Charter Township, United States • 28 Nov 2025

Event overview

The Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Mile is scheduled for Friday, November 28, 2025, at Proud Lake State Recreation Area in Commerce Township, Michigan. The event offers in-person and virtual options and is the final race in the Trivium Michigan Mega Medal Series. Distances available include:

  • Half Marathon
  • 7.5 Mile

There are also economy registration options and virtual entries for both distances.

Course, amenities and policies

The races use well-groomed, well-marked wooded trails at Proud Lake, with a mix of forest, lakes, smooth terrain and some rolling hills. Parking is available near the Modern Campground at 2928 Glengary Road, Commerce Charter Township, MI 48382. Post-race provisions noted in the event description include food and drinks, campfires and hot beverages.

Inclusion with standard registration lists a long-sleeve technical shirt and a finisher medal for the Half Marathon and 7.5 Mile, live results, awards, and points toward Trivium Southeast Michigan running series and club competition. Refund and transfer rules state no refunds will be issued within 30 days of the event; earlier than 30 days a request may be made for a 50% refund (processing fees excluded). Entries cannot be deferred to another event or year. Transfers to another individual are allowed for a $5 fee and t-shirt size cannot be changed. If the race is canceled for reasons beyond the organizer's control, refunds will not be made; race packets including shirts will be made available at a location to be determined. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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