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Detroit Free Press Marathon

📅 October 16, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Detroit · United States👥 ~25,000 runners

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (October 17, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

26.2 mi13.1 mi3.1 mi1 mi

About

The Detroit Free Press Marathon runs through the streets of Detroit, Michigan. The event features five urban courses: a 1-mile run, a 5K (3.1 miles), two separate half marathon (13.1-mile) races, and the marathon (26.2 miles).

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