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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
1 Maguire, Flat Rock MI
5K · 1 Mile
32–43°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
33–51°F
dry
2024
35–47°F
dry
2023
27–40°F
rain
2022
34–52°F
dry
2021
27–34°F
dry
2020
45–50°F
rain
2019
38–49°F
dry
2018
30–39°F
rain
2017
29–42°F
dry
2016
38–42°F
dry
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Typical start here is 32°F — see the cold-start kit →
About this race
What are YOU grateful for in 2026?
Join us in Flat Rock this Thanksgiving morning (Thursday, November 26th) for the Grateful Gallop 5k/1-Mile!
Event Highlights:
- Avoid the crowds: Skip parking headache and enjoy a local run right here Downriver!
- All levels welcome: This event is perfect for competitive as well as recreational runners and walkers.
- Recognition: Medals awarded to all race finishers.
- Community support: Donations for Helping Hands food pantry and the Flat Rock Animal Shelter will be collected! Bring your canned food items and/or pet food to be entered into a special raffle!
DETAILS:
Where: Starts & Finishes at the Flat Rock Community Center (1 Maguire, Flat Rock, MI 48134)
When: Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Time: Packet Pickup (8:00-8:45am), 5k Run/Walk (9:00am), 1-Mile Run/Walk (9:05am)
Course: 100% paved on local roads and the Downriver Linked Greenways path (5k Course map) (1-Mile Course Map)
Registration: Includes officially timed race, t-shirt (if registered by 11/11), finisher award, post race food/drinks.
Pricing:
- Early Bird (September 30-Oct 14): $30 (5k), $20 (1-Mile)
- Regular Registration (Oct 15- Nov 11): $40 (5k), $30 (1-Mile)
- Late Registration (Nov 12-24): $45 (5k), $35 (1-Mile)
- Race Day Registration (Nov 26th): $50 (5k), $40 (1-Mile) - only Cash, Venmo, or CashApp accepted
Shirts for those registered by Nov 11 (limited sizes may be available on race day)
For More Information:
You can find more details and register at the official website: Grateful Gallop Registration.
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