Friendsgiving 5K & 1-Mile: Tyler Kreilter Memorial Run - Virtual 5K/1 Mile
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External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
A race to honor one runner, and encourage many others. Join us Thanksgiving morning for the 11th 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 Medals5-year age group prizes for top male and female in each age groupTop finisher prizes for top male and femalePrize 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 16 will include a free long-sleeved T-shirt. Shirts can be ordered separately after November 16 to be delivered in early December. Read about Tyler Kreilter and the Run that Celebrates His Life
Typical conditions
For events around November 2026 in Marine City, MI, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Marine City, MI, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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