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Niles-Buchanan Ymca Thanksgiving Day Run
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Niles-Buchanan Ymca Thanksgiving Day Run

Niles, Michigan, United States View on map
Nov 26, 2026 (America/Detroit local time)
Running

About this race

For more than 44 years, the Niles-Buchanan YMCA Thanksgiving Day Run has been a cherished tradition, uniting our community for a morning of fun, fitness, and philanthropy in support of the YMCA’s Annual Campaign.

Each year, over 2,700 participants lace up their shoes, gather their families, and head out to create lasting memories. Whether they're racing to beat "Tom the Turkey" or simply getting a head start on those holiday calories, the true spirit of the day is about coming together in gratitude with family, friends, and neighbors.

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Running

10K Run

Nov 26, 2026 10K 8:00 AM
$40.00
Open

5K Run/Walk

Nov 26, 2026 5K 8:05 AM
$40.00
Open

1 Mile Fun Run

Nov 26, 2026 1.6K 8:15 AM
$40.00
Open

Virtual 5K

Nov 26, 2026 5K 8:05 AM
$40.00
Open

Virtual 10K

Nov 26, 2026 10K 8:00 AM
$40.00
Open

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run

Nov 26, 2026 1.6K 8:15 AM
$40.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Niles, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) -0.6° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 5.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) -6.0° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 2.4°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
20.8
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
2.9mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
76.3%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on November 26, 2026 (EST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on November 26, 2026 (EST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
9h 29m

The sun rises at 7:47 AM and sets at 5:17 PM local time (EST) in Niles on November 26, 2026 — 9h 29m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 4 Niles events

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