Detroit Free Press Marathon

Race Date

Oct 18, 2026

Location

Detroit, MI

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Detroit, MI

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

+0.09 m

Separation

3.9%

Also Offers

26.2M

USATF Certified Course

MI25017MN · Expires 2035 · Detroit Free Press Half Marathon 2025

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

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Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

45°

Afternoon (High)

60°

Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable

0.2"

Precipitation

14 mph

Wind

71%

Humidity

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