Detroit Free Press Marathon
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Detroit Free Press Marathon
The Detroit Free Press Marathon weekend runs Oct. 16-18, 2026 in Detroit. The program covers multiple race formats across three days, plus a Health and Fitness Expo held Friday and Saturday. An adaptive athletes division is included in the Sunday schedule.
Event types listed for the weekend include:
- Marathon
- International Half-Marathon
- Motor City Half-Marathon
- Marathon Relay
- 5K
- 1-Mile
- Kids Marathon Presented by Priority Health
- Meijer Little Detroit Dash
The Detroit Challenge Series groups multiple events into three combinations called The Temptation, The Wonder, and The Supreme. Race preparation resources referenced include course maps, a marathon app, training programs, border admissibility information, and safety and anti-doping policies. The event offers official merchandise and maintains a volunteer program and partner hotels for attendees.
Media and results resources include official photos and past race results. The event lists information for elite athletes and awards. Sponsors named for the event include Detroit Free Press, MSUFCU, and Kia. Practical details such as hotel registration, race maps, expo information, and race rules are provided to participants and teams. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
