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Niles-Buchanan YMCA Thanksgiving Day Run

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Niles, Michigan, United States

calendar_today 27 Nov, 2025

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About the Event

For more than 43 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.

Races Offered

5K

Nov 27, 2025

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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-135 days remaining

10K

Nov 27, 2025

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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-135 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Niles.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 2.8° / 10.1°

wb_sunny -1.9° / 6.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 14.8 /

water_drop 74.2%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 2.8° / 10.1°

wb_sunny -1.9° / 6.0°

air 14.8 km/h

water_drop 74.2%

About Niles

Learn more about the host city, Niles.

Niles is a city of 11,000 people (2019) in West Michigan. Niles lies on the banks of the St. Joseph River, at the site of the French Fort St. Joseph, which was built in 1697 to protect the Jesuit Mission established in 1691. Between 1820 and 1865, Niles was an integral part of the Underground Railroad, helping slaves escape from as far south as New Orleans through the Heartland, and eventually into Canada.