Friendsgiving 5K & 1-Mile: Tyler Kreilter Memorial Run
- Date
- November 25–26, 2026
- Location
- 102 Pearl St, Marine City, MI
- Distance
- 5K · 1 Mile · Virtual 5K/1 Mile
From the Organizer
A race to honor one runner, and encourage many others.
Join us Thanksgiving morning for the 10th annual Friendsgiving Tyler Kreilter Memorial Run. Great for competitive runners and beginners, and everyone in between. You can run, walk, dance, or crawl your way to the finish line just like other family-friendly turkey trots.
- Custom Finisher Medals
- 5-year age group prizes for top male and female in each age group
- Top finisher prizes for top male and female
- Prize drawings (All participants and volunteers are eligible)
One mile race starts at 8:30 am, with the 5k starting at 9:00 am. Start and finish is in downtown Marine City, near the beach. All proceeds from this event go to the Tyler Kreilter Memorial Fund. The Fund provides scholarships and other support for Blue Water area runners.
Registrations placed by Monday, November 17 will include a free long-sleeved T-shirt.
Shirts can be ordered separately after November 17 to be delivered in early December.
Read about Tyler Kreilter and the Run that Celebrates His Life
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
44°
Typical Low
28°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Algonac Wwtp, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Marine City, MI
Nearest Airport
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Friendsgiving 5K & 1-Mile: Tyler Kreilter Memorial Run
- Date
- November 25–26, 2026
- Location
- 102 Pearl St, Marine City, MI
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Friendsgiving 5K & 1-Mile: Tyler Kreilter Memorial Run?
- Friendsgiving 5K & 1-Mile: Tyler Kreilter Memorial Run is a running race held in Marine City, Michigan on November 25, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Friendsgiving 5K & 1-Mile: Tyler Kreilter Memorial Run?
- Wednesday, November 25, 2026 in Marine City, Michigan at 102 Pearl St, Marine City, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Friendsgiving 5K & 1-Mile: Tyler Kreilter Memorial Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Friendsgiving 5K & 1-Mile: Tyler Kreilter Memorial Run
Nov 25, 2026