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Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - MI

Name: Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - MI
Start: 2027-04-03
End: 2027-04-03
Location: Commerce Township

Commerce Township, Michigan, United States

Saturday, 03 Apr 2027 142 days left

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Date 03 Apr, 2027

Races 19 distances

Entry fee $35.00 – $110.00

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Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - MI

About the event

Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem Trail Race

Run trails by daylight, race again under the stars. On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem returns to Proud Lake State Recreation Area in Commerce Township, Michigan. This unique trail race offers a chance to experience the same course in two very different ways: By sunlight in the morning and by headlamp at night.

Choose from a Half Marathon or 10K in the morning, evening, or both. Morning races take place fully in daylight, while evening races start just before sunset and many finish after dark—making this one of Michigan’s most exciting night races. Runners who take on the Double will earn two gorgeous medals that magnetically connect into one epic keepsake.

The trails at Proud Lake are wide, runnable, and beginner-friendly, with a few sections of roots. If it rains, expect classic Michigan Spring mud to keep things interesting. Courses are extremely well-marked with turn signs at every intersection and confidence markers every tenth of a mile, so you can focus on your run instead of your navigation.

Beyond the races themselves, Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem is built around community. Between the morning and evening events, athletes are invited to stick around for a full-day trail hangout, complete with hot food, a community potluck, lawn games, and plenty of time to relax with fellow runners.

Why Run Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem?

Unique Format: Experience trails in both daylight and nighttime conditions on the same day.
Flexible Distances: Morning or evening Half Marathon and 10K options—or take on the Double for the ultimate challenge. Half + Half or Half + 10K
Memorable Medals: Earn a gorgeous Diem or Noctem medal—or run both and receive a two-piece, magnetic medal set.
Premium Swag: Every participant gets a soft, comfortable spring race hoodie with regular registration. Or save some cash - skip the swag and just race with Economy Registration.
Community Vibe: Enjoy hot food, a potluck, and games with your trail family between races.
Well-Marked Trails: Wide, runnable courses with turn signs and confidence markers every 0.1 mile.
Night Running Adventure: Evening races begin at 7:00 pm—bring a headlamp or flashlight and experience the thrill of running through the woods after dark.

Event Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Location: Proud Lake State Recreation Area, Commerce Township, MI

Seize the day. Chase the night. Or do both.

Races offered

03Apr

Double - Daytime 10K and Nighttime Half

Running

Distance: 31.1K
Start time: 08:30
Entry fee: $100.00

03Apr

Double - Daytime Half and Nighttime 10K

Running

Distance: 31.1K
Start time: 08:30
Entry fee: $100.00

03Apr

Double 10K (Day and Night)

Running

Distance: 20K
Start time: 08:30
Entry fee: $95.00

03Apr

Double Half Marathon (Day and Night)

Running

Distance: 42.2K
Start time: 08:30
Entry fee: $110.00

03Apr

Economy - Daytime 10K and Nighttime Half

Running

Distance: 31.1K
Start time: 08:30
Entry fee: $70.00

03Apr

Economy - Daytime Half and Nighttime 10K

Running

Distance: 31.1K
Start time: 08:30
Entry fee: $70.00

03Apr

Economy - Double 10K (Day and Night)

Running

Distance: 20K
Start time: 08:30
Entry fee: $50.00

03Apr

Economy - Double Half Marathon (Day and Night)

Running

Distance: 42.2K
Start time: 08:30
Entry fee: $85.00

03Apr

Economy - Single 10K (Daytime)

Running

Distance: 10K
Start time: 08:30
Entry fee: $35.00

03Apr

Economy - Single Half Marathon (Daytime)

Running

Distance: 21.1K
Start time: 08:30
Entry fee: $55.00

03Apr

Single 10K (Daytime)

Running

Distance: 10K
Start time: 08:30
Entry fee: $50.00

03Apr

Single Half Marathon (Daytime)

Running

Distance: 21.1K
Start time: 08:30
Entry fee: $75.00

03Apr

Virtual 10K (Day or Night, not both)

Running

Distance: 10K
Start time: 08:30
Entry fee: $50.00

03Apr

Virtual Double (2 Half Marathons, 2 10ks, or 1 of each)

Running

Distance: 31.1K
Start time: 08:30
Entry fee: $65.00

03Apr

Virtual Half Marathon (Day or Night, not both)

Running

Distance: 21.1K
Start time: 08:30
Entry fee: $50.00

03Apr

Economy - Single 10K (Nighttime)

Running

Distance: 10K
Start time: 19:00
Entry fee: $35.00

03Apr

Economy - Single Half Marathon (Nighttime)

Running

Distance: 21.1K
Start time: 19:00
Entry fee: $55.00

03Apr

Single 10K (Nighttime)

Running

Distance: 10K
Start time: 19:00
Entry fee: $50.00

03Apr

Single Half Marathon (Nighttime)

Running

Distance: 21.1K
Start time: 19:00
Entry fee: $75.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for April in Commerce Township.

Temperature4.0° / 14.7°

Feels like-0.4° / 10.7°

Sunshine hours8h 56m

Rainfall4.0 mm

Snowfall0.1 cm

Wind14.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)

Humidity66.5%

Max UV indexModerate (5.0)

Sweat lossLow

Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft

Sunrise06:51

Sunset20:16

About Commerce Township

Learn more about the host city, Commerce Township.

Commerce Township is a charter township in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northwestern suburb of Detroit, Commerce Township is located about 34 miles (54.7 km) northwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the township had a population of 43,058.

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Race results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - MI.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Jonathan Sterns	M	28	Waterford, MI	1:44:08.1
🥇	Chris Mikolajewski	M	32	Livonia, MI	1:44:42.3
🥈	Chris Mikolajewski	M	32	Livonia, MI	1:44:27
🥈	Atsushi Yokoyama	M	46	West Bloomfield, MI	1:51:06.9
🥉	Josh Curie	M	32	Hazel Park, MI	1:48:01.1
🥉	Andrea Sweny	F	34	Kitchener, ON	1:53:09.4
4	Andrea Sweny	F	34	Kitchener, ON	1:58:27.5
4	Ryan Farrell	M	34	Grand Rapids, MI	2:05:31.3
5	Charles Bolek	M	50	Eastlake, OH	2:03:21.3
5	Don Zimmer	M	54	Macomb, MI	2:06:06.6
6	Marc Chamberlin	M	43	Holly, MI	2:04:41.9
6	Brian Jelinski	M	41	Southgate, MI	2:06:51.2
7	Andrew Boaden	M	48	Kitchener, ON	2:06:51.5
7	Doug Miles	M	45	Grand Blanc, MI	2:13:34.5
8	Marcus Wasilevich	M	44	Grand Ledge, MI	2:08:18
8	Paul Kuchinski	M	52	Ann Arbor, MI	2:20:42.8
9	Doug Miles	M	45	Grand Blanc, MI	2:09:23.6
9	Nikhil Ramachandra	M	19	Troy, MI	2:24:40.6
10	Arnold Kusero	M	34	Farmington, MI	2:10:09.7
10	Joy Janowski	F	53	Shelby Township, MI	2:24:45.2
11	Jose March	M	45	Bloomfield Hills, MI	2:11:06.5
11	Alex Janowski	M	25	Shelby Township, MI	2:24:45.6
12	James Rocktoff	M	57	Farmington, MI	2:11:13.6
12	Nikki Marchelletta	F	26	Livonia, MI	2:24:50.4
13	Anonymous Anonymous	M	30	—	2:12:10
13	Serena Yee	F	19	Troy, MI	2:24:53.5
14	Marissa Kenyon	F	28	Utica, MI	2:13:27
14	Anonymous Anonymous	M	30	—	2:29:47.9
15	kellee Williams	F	25	White Lake, MI	2:15:58.7
15	Damon Hocking	M	20	Livonia, MI	2:32:04.8
16	Bob Gonzales	M	51	Clarkston, MI	2:17:09.6
16	Seiya Ogino	M	22	Novi, MI	2:32:05
17	Michael Toma	M	53	Howell, MI	2:17:42.9
17	Alex Cho	M	19	Troy, MI	2:35:57.9
18	Renee Toma	F	53	Howell, MI	2:17:43.2
18	Larry Hesson	M	34	Ann Arbor, MI	2:37:19.8
19	Nick Laenen	M	59	White Lake, MI	2:18:47.6
19	Keith Becki	M	50	New Boston, MI	2:38:54.1
20	Rachel LaPonsey	F	49	Northville, MI	2:20:07.1
20	Diane Bosley	F	63	Willoughby, OH	2:39:48.1
21	Mindy Ho	F	34	Warren, MI	2:20:16.9
21	Brian Jelinski	M	41	Southgate, MI	2:39:54.2
22	Susie Mell	F	38	Milford, MI	2:20:43.4
22	peter wenzel	M	50	ajax, ON	2:44:16.1
23	Marty Hoover	M	52	Portage, MI	2:21:58.3
23	Dana Blakolmer	F	48	Oshawa, ON	2:44:16.8
24	Lisa Laenen	F	51	White Lake, MI	2:22:12.8
24	Rebecca Mayer	F	37	Hartland, MI	2:48:59.8
25	Katherine Daifotis	F	22	Ann Arbor, MI	2:22:23.5
25	Lisa Laenen	F	51	White Lake, MI	2:51:11.3
26	Kimberly Dimock	F	42	Harbor Beach, MI	2:23:06.1
26	Susan Moore	F	45	White Lake, MI	2:51:11.9
27	Rita Messing	F	41	Harbor Beach, MI	2:23:07.5
27	Nick Laenen	M	59	White Lake, MI	2:51:12
28	peter wenzel	M	50	ajax, ON	2:23:08
28	Pamela Conklin	F	51	Wixom, MI	2:51:12.9
29	Dana Blakolmer	F	48	Oshawa, ON	2:23:09.2
29	Misty Rogers	F	30	Pigeon, MI	2:57:52.3
30	Shonnie Becker	F	46	Ypsilanti, MI	2:23:31.9
30	Shelby Jones	F	26	Mentor, OH	2:57:53.6
31	Ryan Buck	M	38	Ann Arbor, MI	2:26:26.5
31	Melissa Gregoire	F	48	Westland, MI	3:00:33.4
32	Jennifer Leicht	F	43	Ann Arbor, MI	2:27:25.7
32	Nikaeda Griffie	F	42	Akron, OH	3:01:58.7
33	Emma Wabel	F	18	Linden, MI	2:27:36.2
33	Violet Wasilevich	F	15	Grand Ledge, MI	3:03:18.6
34	Susan Siragusa	F	51	Rochester Hills, MI	2:28:02.3
34	Marcus Wasilevich	M	44	Grand Ledge, MI	3:03:25.2
35	Debra Bennethum	F	51	Rochester, MI	2:29:40.4
35	john reed	M	67	Parma, MI	3:08:46.7
36	Diane Bosley	F	63	Willoughby, OH	2:31:29.5
36	Sarah Corliss	F	44	Lambertville, MI	3:12:21.7
37	Patrick Gilbert	M	53	White Lake, MI	2:32:32.2
37	Marty Hoover	M	52	Portage, MI	3:15:41.7
38	Rebecca Mayer	F	37	Hartland, MI	2:33:58.4
38	Ann Little	F	64	Ann Arbor, MI	3:19:56.1
39	Joe Burns	M	60	Sterling Heights, MI	2:35:26.9
39	Donna Crooks	F	54	Eastlake, OH	3:24:06.3
40	Amanda Kaiser-Jones	F	39	Shelbyville, KY	2:35:31.2
40	Danielle Burstall	F	49	Livonia, MI	3:25:00.4
41	Pamela Rick	F	51	Washington, MI	2:35:36.1
41	Richard McGrath	M	56	Woolloomooloo	3:34:34.1
42	Susan Moore	F	45	White Lake, MI	2:35:57
43	Pamela Conklin	F	51	Wixom, MI	2:35:57.8
44	Diana Isaac	F	54	South Lyon, MI	2:36:05.5
45	Michael Gomez	M	27	Sterling Heights, MI	2:37:04.6
46	Lynn Whipple	F	33	South Lyon, MI	2:38:26.7
47	Lori Money	F	46	Granger, IN	2:38:57
48	john reed	M	67	Parma, MI	2:40:35.4
49	Ann Little	F	64	Ann Arbor, MI	2:42:14.2
50	Yuki Krolicki	F	26	Royal Oak, MI	2:42:40.9

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Jonathan Sterns	M	28	Waterford, MI	33:00.5
🥇	Maxwell Wettlaufer	M	25	Royal Oak, MI	34:20.5
🥈	Alex Sandler	M	52	commerce township, MI	36:10.9
🥈	Maegen Hopkins	F	21	Chelsea, MI	36:25.1
🥉	Kai Martin	M	13	East Lansing, MI	36:13.2
🥉	Chris Biddle	M	37	Ann Arbor, MI	37:19.8
4	Quinn Martin	M	13	East Lansing, MI	36:14
4	Marc Chamberlin	M	43	Holly, MI	39:32
5	Chris Biddle	M	37	Ann Arbor, MI	36:55.3
5	Kai Martin	M	13	East Lansing, MI	39:59.8
6	Allison Weimer	F	41	Plymouth, MI	39:30
6	Quinn Martin	M	13	East Lansing, MI	40:00.7
7	Matt Maciag	M	39	Pinckney, MI	40:04
7	Matt Maciag	M	39	Pinckney, MI	41:02.4
8	Allison Weimer	F	41	Plymouth, MI	41:00.8
8	Michael Toma	M	53	Howell, MI	41:36.4
9	Gina Apone	F	26	Washington, MI	41:54.4
9	John Gallagher	M	41	Commerce Township, MI	42:43.5
10	Keith Michaluk	M	40	Farmington, MI	44:12.3
10	Renee Toma	F	53	Howell, MI	44:38.1
11	Nicole DeBlase	F	17	Belmont, MI	44:49.6
11	Maria Nijakowski	F	41	South Lyon, MI	44:53.8
12	Maria Nijakowski	F	41	South Lyon, MI	45:05.6
12	Donald Harper	M	55	Garden City, MI	45:07.2
13	Donald Harper	M	55	Garden City, MI	45:12.6
13	Nicole DeBlase	F	17	Belmont, MI	47:28.4
14	Keith Michaluk	M	40	Farmington, MI	45:58.2
14	Nikki Marchelletta	F	26	Livonia, MI	47:35.6
15	Tracey Doyle	F	36	Oak Park, IL	47:12.2
15	Charles Allensworth	M	43	Waterford, MI	47:45.6
16	Linda Marie Riker	F	42	Ferndale, MI	47:18.6
16	Linda Marie Riker	F	42	Ferndale, MI	48:28.9
17	Jerry Baker	M	65	Waterford, MI	47:27.1
17	Jessica Bastien	F	34	White Lake, MI	49:06.9
18	Mechelle White	F	43	Southfield, MI	48:16.5
18	Jennifer Sparks	F	47	White Lake, MI	49:30.3
19	Rita Messing	F	41	Harbor Beach, MI	48:57
19	Mechelle White	F	43	Southfield, MI	49:50
20	Kimberly Dimock	F	42	Harbor Beach, MI	48:57.3
20	Shelly Stempfle	F	43	Ferndale, MI	50:33.6
21	Mark Allen	M	45	Canton, MI	49:05.6
21	Jessica Cook	F	35	Clarkston, MI	50:57
22	Jeffery Williams	M	49	Shelby Township, MI	50:03.4
22	Erika Hidalgo	F	51	Southgate, MI	51:02.8
23	Jennifer Sparks	F	47	White Lake, MI	50:31.4
23	Courtney Dubyak	F	41	New Boston, MI	51:05.7
24	Rachel Kamischke	F	29	Ferndale, MI	50:35.2
24	WIlliam Murrell	M	24	Berkley, MI	51:48.3
25	WIlliam Murrell	M	24	Berkley, MI	50:44.5
25	Rachel Kamischke	F	29	Ferndale, MI	51:50.2
26	Patrick Gilbert	M	53	White Lake, MI	51:18.3
26	Emily Martinez	F	26	South Lyon, MI	52:16.5
27	Jennifer Leicht	F	43	Ann Arbor, MI	51:28
27	Sherry Martin	F	45	East Lansing, MI	52:41.9
28	Ellen DeKoker	F	49	Highland, MI	51:32.8
28	Jennifer Korman	F	39	Ferndale, MI	53:10.5
29	Amanda Kaiser-Jones	F	39	Shelbyville, KY	52:30.3
29	Beth Murray	F	28	Dearborn Heights, MI	53:10.9
30	Susan Siragusa	F	51	Rochester Hills, MI	52:30.5
30	Ken Campbell	M	49	Grand Rapids, MI	53:37.8
31	Sherry Martin	F	45	East Lansing, MI	52:48.4
31	Kristy Buckland	F	40	Armada, MI	53:57.8
32	Ashley Lehman	F	35	Clarkston, MI	53:15.9
32	Carissa Dannenberger	F	45	Walled Lake, MI	54:01.3
33	Louchrisa Smith	F	42	Washington, MI	54:06.9
33	Beth Murray	F	28	Dearborn Heights, MI	54:14.2
34	Jodi Friedman	F	46	West Bloomfield, MI	54:33.7
34	Ken Campbell	M	49	Grand Rapids, MI	54:41.9
35	Carissa Dannenberger	F	45	Walled Lake, MI	54:57.3
35	Ashley Lehman	F	35	Clarkston, MI	55:00.5
36	Cheryl Fineske	F	56	Tipton, MI	55:06.5
36	Sean Fitzgerald	M	54	Clarkston, MI	55:27.1
37	Sean Fitzgerald	M	54	Clarkston, MI	55:40.9
37	Darla Baginski	F	29	Troy, MI	55:59.2
38	Brandon Cook	M	35	Clarkston, MI	56:21.3
38	Mike Liberty	M	41	Canton, MI	56:30.1
39	Kathleen Lawrence	F	36	Howell, MI	56:50.2
39	Kristy Buckland	F	40	Armada, MI	58:25.4
40	Sarah Weber	F	25	Ann Arbor, MI	57:07.7
40	Louchrisa Smith	F	42	Washington, MI	58:25.6
41	Kari Keilen	F	43	Howell, MI	57:11
41	Sara Rainbolt	F	29	Grand Rapids, MI	58:29.7
42	Pat Hendren	M	63	Clarkston, MI	57:12.1
42	Vamsee Chekka	M	31	Sterling Heights, MI	58:42.8
43	Sara Rainbolt	F	29	Grand Rapids, MI	57:32.6
43	Pat Hendren	M	63	Clarkston, MI	58:45.8
44	Meg Ross	F	39	Grand Haven, MI	58:54
44	Amanda Benson	F	33	Flushing, MI	59:07.3
45	Brandon Cook	M	35	Clarkston, MI	1:00:28.5
45	Gabi Tiaga	F	36	White Lake, MI	59:11.7
46	Jana Wilbricht	F	29	Ann Arbor, MI	1:00:01.8
46	Jessica Cook	F	35	Clarkston, MI	1:00:29.4
47	Erika Lazar	F	27	Ann Arbor, MI	1:00:24.7
47	Jana Wilbricht	F	29	Ann Arbor, MI	1:01:21.2
48	Sarah Corliss	F	44	Lambertville, MI	1:02:41.1
48	Gabi Tiaga	F	36	White Lake, MI	1:03:40.7
49	Joanne LaPalme	F	61	Shelby Twp., MI	1:03:38.9
49	Hassan Darwish	M	41	Dearborn Heights, MI	1:04:01.3
50	TERESA KAY	F	40	Washington, MI	1:03:40.6
50	Michael Oakes	M	46	Lansing, MI	1:04:41.4

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