Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon

Commerce Charter Township, United States • 28 Nov 2025

Event overview

The Black Toenail Friday event is a trail running event on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Proud Lake State Recreation Area in Commerce Township, Michigan. The event offers multiple race options held on well-groomed wooded trails that pass lakes and include some rolling hills and late-fall trail conditions.

Distances

  • Half Marathon
  • 7.5 Mile
  • Half Marathon - Economy Package
  • 7.5 Mile - Economy Package
  • Virtual Half Marathon
  • Virtual 7.5 Mile

Race details

The start/finish and parking are at the Modern Campground area of Proud Lake State Recreation Area, 2928 Glengary Rd, Commerce Charter Township, MI 48382. The course is described as well-marked and easy to navigate; chip timing and live results are provided. Registration includes a long-sleeve tech shirt and a finisher medal for in-person Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler entries. A hoodie upgrade or add-on is available, with the last day to order a hoodie on November 10, 2025.

Standard entry prices listed are $70 for the Half Marathon and $55 for the 7.5 Mile; economy options and virtual races have separate lower fees. Virtual registration ends October 31, 2025, and economy registration closes November 28, 2025. The refund policy states no refunds within 30 days of the event; earlier requests may receive a 50% refund (processing fees excluded). Entries can be transferred to another person for a $5 fee; entries cannot be deferred to another event or year. The race is the sixth and final event in the Trivium Michigan Mega Medal Series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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