Detroit Free Press Marathon

Calendar

When:

10/15/2022 – 10/16/2022 all-day

2022-10-15T00:00:00-04:00

2022-10-17T00:00:00-04:00

Where:

Detroit River / Downtown Detroit
Downtown Detroit
Detroit, MI
USA

Contact:

Event website

Runs and Walks

Oct 15, 2022 – Saturday

5K, 1M run | kids run

Oct 16, 2022 – Sunday

26.2M, 13.1M run | 26.2M relay

Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022 at 7 a.m.

Registration opens Jan. 1. Sign up here.

Age Restriction

All participants of the Detroit Free Press Marathon must be 16 years of age or older by race day to participate.

The Course

As we prepare to return to an international route for 2022, we are currently exploring different course options. Staples that will remain include starting and finishing in Downtown Detroit, crossing the Ambassador Bridge and running the underwater mile through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. We are also assessing opportunities to showcase other iconic features and improve the event experience. All courses will require municipal approval and USATF measurement.

Stay tuned for more announcements regarding the 2022 courses. To view past course and event maps, click here.

With a wave start, participants are sent off at two-minute intervals beginning at 7 a.m., which eases congestion in those early miles. Groups are based on the projected pace indicated on the registration form, so an accurate response is necessary.