Detroit Marathon

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Sat 20th Oct 2018

Detroit
By Detroit Free Press/Chemical Bank

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Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner, casual runner or training for your first 5K, we have a race for you. On Saturday, October 20 we kick off our weekend of races with our 5K, Meijer Kids Fun Run and Competitive 1-Mile. Then on Sunday, October 21 the Full Marathon, International Half-Marathon and Marathon Relay kick off our international events. The U.S.-Only Half-Marathon starts shortly after and rounds out our events. New in 2018, The Motor City Challenge Series allows participants to run more than one race during Detroit’s Marathon Weekend!

How to enter the Detroit Marathon

Marathon
Run 42.2km
7:00am Sun 21st Oct 2018
$120–$375
Event passed
Half Marathon
Run 21.1km
7:00am Sun 21st Oct 2018
$115
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5K
Run 5km
9:30am Sat 20th Oct 2018
$40
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COMPETITIVE 1-MILE
Run 1mi
9:00am Sat 20th Oct 2018
$25
Event passed
Kids Fun Run
Run 1.36km
11:00am Sat 20th Oct 2018
$20
Event passed

Detroit Marathon routes

Marathon:

Our marathon course offers international appeal, traversing both downtown Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, crossing the border at both the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. You will run through historic neighborhoods, around beautiful Belle Isle, and along the spectacular RiverWalk.

With a wave start, smaller groups of participants are sent off at two-minute intervals beginning at 7:00 AM, which eases congestion in those early miles. Groups are based on the projected pace indicated on the registration form, so an accurate response is necessary.

Half-Marathon:

The International Half-Marathon course offers international appeal, traversing both downtown Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, crossing the border at both the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor Tunnel.

5K:

Our 5K course will take participants along the Detroit Riverwalk, past Milliken State Park/Harbor, past Chene Park and through the historic Rivertown Warehouse District before finishing in front of the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center.

Kids Fun Run:

Because of safety concerns strollers, bicycles, roller-blades and skateboards are not permitted in any of our events, including the Meijer Kids Fun Run.