Detroit Free Press Marathon
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International Half-Marathon
The International Half-Marathon is scheduled for Oct. 18, 2026, as part of the Detroit Free Press Marathon weekend. The event is sold out and a waitlist is available.
This race requires a valid travel document for entry to Canada. All participants must be 14 years of age or older. Race groups are organized by projected pace and sent off in waves to reduce early congestion. A Last Chance Pacer will monitor progress at an average pace aimed to complete the course in four hours; runners who fall significantly behind may be required to board a bus that follows the pacers back to the start-finish area. The course will be closed to participants after the event timeframe set by organizers.
The course crosses the Ambassador Bridge and passes through the Detroit–Windsor Tunnel, then moves through Downtown and Midtown Detroit before concluding at the foot of Campus Martius. Course maps and a downloadable PDF are provided for navigation; courses are subject to change.
On Pace Race is listed as the pacer provider for this event; pacers will be positioned in the starting corrals in order of pace. An interactive map shows locations such as gear check and fluid stations. Details about awards and prizes for the International Half-Marathon are available on the event’s awards page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
