Detroit Free Press Marathon
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Detroit Free Press Marathon
The Detroit Free Press Marathon is a multi-day running weekend in Detroit presented by MSUFCU, scheduled for Oct. 16-18, 2026. The weekend includes a Health & Fitness Expo on Friday and Saturday and several road events across two days of racing.
Event formats during 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
Additional programs and services listed for the weekend include an Adaptive Athletes Division, elite athlete information, an awards program, course maps and a downloadable marathon course PDF, and a dedicated event app. There is a Detroit Challenge Series that combines multiple events into three possible combinations, and a Saturday Family Fun Day with shorter races and youth activities.
Support services referenced include partner hotel booking through a hotel registration portal, official event merchandise, training resources, volunteer and charity fundraising opportunities, and safety and anti-doping policies. Sponsors named for the event include Detroit Free Press, MSUFCU and Kia. Previous course maps and official photos from earlier editions are also referenced. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
