Detroit Free Press Marathon

Detroit, MI · Sports

When: October 17–18, 2026
Where: Ford Field / Downtown Detroit start-finish · Detroit · MI
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule

An international marathon that crosses the Detroit-Windsor border through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, the only footrace to cross an international border underground. Race weekend also includes a half marathon, marathon relay, 5K and kids' fun run through downtown Detroit. The full marathon has run since 1978.

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