Detroit Free Press Marathon
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Event Overview
The Detroit Free Press Marathon is a multi-day running event held in Detroit, Michigan. The weekend includes a wide variety of distances and activities catering to different age groups and athletic abilities. Participants can access a dedicated health and fitness expo prior to the races, and an afterparty is held following the Sunday events.
The event features several distinct race categories held over two days:
- Marathon
- International Half-Marathon
- Motor City Half-Marathon
- Marathon Relay
- 5K
- 1-Mile
- Kids Marathon
- Meijer Little Detroit Dash
For those wishing to complete multiple events, the Detroit Challenge Series offers themed combinations. These include The Temptation (1-Mile and 5K), The Wonder (1-Mile, 5K, and both half-marathons), and The Supreme (1-Mile, 5K, and the full marathon).
The marathon is a WANDA World Qualifier and includes specialized divisions such as the Adaptive Athletes Division and the Runner 321 program. Because some courses cross international borders, specific border admissibility information is provided for participants. Official event merchandise, professional photography, and training programs are also available to registered runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
