Detroit Free Press Marathon
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Detroit Free Press Marathon weekend
The Detroit Free Press Marathon weekend is scheduled for Oct. 16-18, 2026. The programme includes road races of several distances, community events, and race-week services for participants and visitors.
Event components include:
- Marathon
- International Half-Marathon
- Motor City Half-Marathon
- Marathon Relay
- 5K
- 1-Mile
- Kids Marathon
- Meijer Little Detroit Dash
Additional weekend features listed by the organiser include the Kia Health & Fitness Expo, Saturday Family Fun Day, and the Kia Conquered Afterparty. An Adaptive Athletes Division and Elite Athletes information are part of the event offerings. The Detroit Challenge Series groups multiple events into three combinations called The Temptation, The Wonder, and The Supreme.
Support services and information available for the weekend include official merchandise, partner hotel booking through a registration portal, course maps with a downloadable PDF, a dedicated marathon app, training resources, safety and border admissibility guidance, and an anti-doping policy. Volunteer opportunities and charity fundraising options are also provided. Sponsors named for the event include the Detroit Free Press, MSUFCU, and Kia. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
