Novelty course · Detroit, MI
Detroit Free Press Marathon & International Half-Marathon is a fun run on a one-of-a-kind course in Detroit, Michigan, with verified dates from October 17 through October 18, 2026.
ConfirmedFamily friendly
- When
- Oct 17–18, 2026
Start 7:00 AM (Sunday)
Mid-October weekend - Where
- Fort Street start / Campus Martius finish
Detroit, MI · Wayne
Directions - Entry
- Motor City Half $170; 5K $70; 1 mile $40 (per RaceNearMe)
Register - Organized by
- Detroit Free Press
What to expect
2026 Confirmed
October 16–18, 2026 (marathon & halves Sunday Oct 18)
- Oct 17–18, 2026
Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.
2027 Projected
Date TBA
About the run
Detroit's marathon weekend includes a full marathon and an International Half that both enter Windsor, Ontario, requiring a WHTI-compliant travel document; Saturday adds a 5K, 1-mile and kids races.
The run
- Distances
- Marathon, International Half-Marathon, Motor City Half-Marathon, Marathon relay, 5K, 1 mile, Kids marathon
- Season
- Fall
Nearby
Sources
- Official site official
- Registration official
- Free Press Marathon FAQ (2026 dates) official
- International Half page official
- RaceNearMe 2026 event table research
Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.