Friendsgiving 5K: Tyler Kreilter Memorial Run

NOV
25-26
2026
Join the 10th annual Friendsgiving 5K and 1 Mile in downtown Marine City to honor Tyler Kreilter and support scholarships for Blue Water runners. Run or go virtual and enjoy medals, prizes and Thanksgiving fun.
25-26 Nov 2026
5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Friendsgiving 5K & 1-Mile: Tyler Kreilter Memorial Run is the 10th annual edition held on Wednesday November 25 to Thursday November 26, 2026 in Marine City, Michigan. The event honors Tyler Kreilter and raises funds for the Tyler Kreilter Memorial Fund, which provides scholarships and other support for Blue Water area runners.

Race details

Distances:

  • 5K
  • 1 Mile
  • Virtual 5K/1 Mile

Registration opens January 1, 2026. Entry fees listed on the event page are $25 for the 5K, $25 for the 1 Mile, and $30 for the virtual option. Registrations placed by Monday, November 17 include a free long-sleeved T-shirt; shirts can be ordered separately after that date for delivery in early December.

The course start and finish are in downtown Marine City, near the beach. The published race location is Mariner Park Pavilion by Marine City Beach, 102 Pearl St, Marine City, MI 48039. The event offers custom finisher medals, age-group prizes (five-year age groups) for top male and female in each age group, top finisher prizes for top male and female, and prize drawings open to all participants and volunteers. Sponsors and supporting partners provide financial and in-kind support for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.