Detroit Free Press Marathon
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Detroit Free Press Marathon (Oct 16-18, 2026)
The Detroit Free Press Marathon weekend runs from Oct 16 to Oct 18, 2026 in Detroit. The schedule spans three days and includes a Health and Fitness Expo, a postrace Kia Conquered Afterparty, family events on Saturday, and a range of races on Sunday.
Distances and race types 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, allowing participants to enter more than one event over the weekend. An Adaptive Athletes Division and elite athletes information are available as part of the event program.
Race resources listed for participants include course maps, a downloadable marathon course PDF, a mobile app, official merchandise, and a hotel partner booking portal. The site also notes previous event media including official photos and 2025 race material, with a 2026 course map indicated as coming soon. Sponsors named on the event materials include Detroit Free Press, MSUFCU, and Kia. Additional operational pages cover safety, anti doping, volunteer opportunities, and charity fundraising. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
