Detroit Free Press Marathon
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Event overview
The Detroit Free Press Marathon is a multi-event race weekend scheduled for October 2026. Registration opens January 1, 2026. The event program includes a Health & Fitness Expo, official race course maps, a downloadable marathon course PDF, and a mobile app for the race. Official merchandise and official race photos and results from 2025 are listed on the event site. The event lists sponsors including Detroit Free Press, MSUFCU, and Henry Ford Health. A hotel registration portal for partner hotels is available.
Weekend schedule and race options
The weekend program spreads across Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with the following races and related events:
- Marathon
- International Half-Marathon
- Motor City Half-Marathon
- Marathon Relay
- 5K
- 1-Mile
- Kids Marathon
- Meijer Little Detroit Dash
Additional items on the schedule include an Adaptive Athletes Division, a post-race Kia Conquered Afterparty, and a Health & Fitness Expo. The Detroit Challenge Series offers combined-entry options under three combinations: The Temptation (1-Mile + 5K), The Wonder (1-Mile + 5K + International Half-Marathon), and The Supreme (1-Mile + 5K + Marathon). The site also references course maps, anti-doping policy, safety information, volunteer and charity fundraising programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
