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****MTT GREAT LAKES ONLY***** Thanksgiving Trot

****MTT GREAT LAKES ONLY***** Thanksgiving Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Niles, MI, with an entry fee of $25.

Date
November 26, 2026 (17 days to go)
Price
$25
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

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Thanksgiving Day 5k

Events

MTT Great Lakes Captain
MTT Great Lakes Angel$25

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

45°

Typical Low

30°

Chance of Rain

44%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Niles, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:47 AMSunset 5:16 PMDaylight 9h 29m

About Niles, MI

Population

11,838

as of 2023

City Elevation

729 ft

Nearest Airport

SBN

South Bend International Airport · 9 mi

Major Hub

MDW

Chicago Midway International Airport · 78 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.

Race Location

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at ****MTT GREAT LAKES ONLY***** Thanksgiving Trot, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

17

Days to train

Race
****MTT GREAT LAKES ONLY***** Thanksgiving Trot
Date
November 26, 2026

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ****MTT GREAT LAKES ONLY***** Thanksgiving Trot?
****MTT GREAT LAKES ONLY***** Thanksgiving Trot is a running race held in Niles, Michigan on November 26, 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 ****MTT GREAT LAKES ONLY***** Thanksgiving Trot?
Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Niles, Michigan at NIles. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the ****MTT GREAT LAKES ONLY***** Thanksgiving Trot?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

****MTT GREAT LAKES ONLY***** Thanksgiving Trot

Nov 26, 2026

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