Martian Invasion of Races
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Martian Invasion of Races
The event takes place on April 10, 2027, with start and finish at Ford Field Park, 500 Monroe, Dearborn, MI. Parking is available at the start/finish and at nearby public parking areas.
Distances offered include:
- Marathon 26.2 miles
- Half marathon 13.1 miles
- 10M Training Mission
- 10K
- 5K
- Kids' Marathon 1.2 miles
Courses are described as wide and lightly rolling. Course maps, elevation profiles, and GPX files are available. The marathon is USATF certified under number MI26002MN. Time limits are set for the half marathon and the marathon; the marathon also has an intermediate cutoff at the end of the first loop and runners not meeting that cutoff may be redirected and scored as half marathon finishers.
Race timing uses chip timing with online results. Aid stations are placed approximately every two miles and will provide Absopure water and Gatorade; GU energy gel is available at specified miles for the half and full marathons. Portable restrooms are provided approximately every five miles. All finishers receive finisher medals. Post-race refreshments are provided and a Martian retail shop is listed for race merchandise. Optional event gear includes an official shirt, hat, or patch.
Awards include overall top three male and female finishers in each race based on gun time and age group awards three deep in five-year age groups based on chip time. Additional cash awards are listed for top finishers in the 10K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
