Justify The Pie 5k and 15k Run/Walk

Justify The Pie 5k and 15k Run/Walk takes place in Hudsonville, Michigan, on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026. The 15K run (9.3 miles) starts at 7:30 a.m., the 5K run/walk at 7:45 a.m., and the 1 Mile Kids Run/Walk at 8:45 a.m. The courses use the scenic back roads and trails around Jamestown, giving you a mix of surfaces and distances to choose from. The event is open to all ages and abilities, from runners chasing a personal best to those who want a longer training outing in good company, and all profits go to the Servants Center, which supports people living with mental illness, poverty, and homelessness in the area.

A 15K on Thanksgiving is a rare find and a smart target if you are between 10K and half marathon fitness: ten weeks of three to four runs a week, with a long run that reaches eight or nine miles, will get you there comfortably. The 5K is the right pick for a sharper effort or a first race, and with the kids' mile starting after the adults, families can cover the whole morning. Since part of the route is on trails, pick shoes with some grip.