I'm Thankful Four

Nappanee, Indiana, United States

Nov, 2026 (TBD)

2mi, 4mi, Other

Race Information

I'm Thankful Four is a four mile road run that was started in 2004 as a tribute to Kelsey Mikel. This race honors Kelsey, lost in a tragic car accident, and runners have continued to gather and run in her memory on Thanksgiving morning.

All of the proceeds from the events go to the Kelsey Mikel Memorial Foundation, which provides scholarships to high school students.

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Finish at the 50-yard line of historic Gies Memorial Stadium! Snack on bountiful postrace food and then join the rockin’ 27th-Mile Street Fest with live music, a Beer Garden and other festivities.

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Race Facts

Race Size: 100 - 500

Course Type: Road

Boston Qualifier: No

Kids Run: No

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