2026 Flat Rock Grateful Gallop 5k/1-Mile
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Flat Rock, Michigan
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2026 Flat Rock Grateful Gallop 5K and 1-Mile event on Thursday, November 26th! This exciting Thanksgiving morning race takes place in the beautiful community of Flat Rock, Wayne, inviting both competitive and recreational runners and walkers to join in the fun. The event kicks off at 9:00 AM with the 5K run/walk, followed by the 1-Mile run/walk at 9:05 AM. Both courses are entirely paved and set against the scenic backdrop of local roads and the Downriver Linked Greenways Path, making it a perfect way to start your holiday.
Participants will receive medals upon finishing, and everyone is encouraged to bring canned food items or pet food donations for local charities, which will enter you into a special raffle. Registration includes an officially timed race, a commemorative t-shirt (if registered by November 11th), a finisher award, and post-race food and drinks. Whether you're looking to race or enjoy a leisurely stroll, the Grateful Gallop is a fantastic way to celebrate gratitude while giving back to the community. Don't miss out on this joyful event—mark your calendar and get ready for a memorable
Participants will receive medals upon finishing, and everyone is encouraged to bring canned food items or pet food donations for local charities, which will enter you into a special raffle. Registration includes an officially timed race, a commemorative t-shirt (if registered by November 11th), a finisher award, and post-race food and drinks. Whether you're looking to race or enjoy a leisurely stroll, the Grateful Gallop is a fantastic way to celebrate gratitude while giving back to the community. Don't miss out on this joyful event—mark your calendar and get ready for a memorable
Organiser's Description
_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! _
_AVOID THE CROWDS, SKIP PARKING HEADACHE, AND ENJOY A LOCAL RUN RIGHT HERE DOWNRIVER! THIS EVENT IS PERFECT FOR COMPETITIVE AS WELL AS RECREATIONAL RUNNERS AND WALKERS. MEDALS AWARDED TO ALL RACE FINISHERS._
_DONATIONS FOR HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY AND THE FLAT ROCK ANIMAL SHELTER WILL ALSO 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 [https://onthegomap.com/s/hh5e5ief]) (1-MILE COURSE MAP [https://onthegomap.com/s/h6bvcpbd])
REGISTRATION: INCLUDES OFFICIALLY TIMED RACE, T-SHIRT (*IF REGISTERED BY 11/11), FINISHER AWARD, POST RACE FOOD/DRINKS.
_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)_
*SHIRTS FOR THOSE REGISTERED BY NOV 11 (LIMITED SIZES MAY BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY) _
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_RACE DAY REGISTRATION (NOV 26TH): $50 (5K), $40 (1-MILE)...ONLY CASH, VENMO, OR CASHAPP ACCEPTED_
_JOIN US IN FLAT ROCK THIS THANKSGIVING MORNING (THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH) FOR THE GRATEFUL GALLOP 5K/1-MILE! _
_AVOID THE CROWDS, SKIP PARKING HEADACHE, AND ENJOY A LOCAL RUN RIGHT HERE DOWNRIVER! THIS EVENT IS PERFECT FOR COMPETITIVE AS WELL AS RECREATIONAL RUNNERS AND WALKERS. MEDALS AWARDED TO ALL RACE FINISHERS._
_DONATIONS FOR HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY AND THE FLAT ROCK ANIMAL SHELTER WILL ALSO 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 [https://onthegomap.com/s/hh5e5ief]) (1-MILE COURSE MAP [https://onthegomap.com/s/h6bvcpbd])
REGISTRATION: INCLUDES OFFICIALLY TIMED RACE, T-SHIRT (*IF REGISTERED BY 11/11), FINISHER AWARD, POST RACE FOOD/DRINKS.
_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)_
*SHIRTS FOR THOSE REGISTERED BY NOV 11 (LIMITED SIZES MAY BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY) _
_
_RACE DAY REGISTRATION (NOV 26TH): $50 (5K), $40 (1-MILE)...ONLY CASH, VENMO, OR CASHAPP ACCEPTED_
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