United States 路 Road marathon 路 42.195 km
Detroit Free Press Marathon
Detroit, Michigan, United States
The Detroit Free Press Marathon is an international road race, so the preparation includes checking travel documents as well as running shoes. Entrants must meet the organiser鈥檚 border-admissibility requirements. The Detroit route takes in Woodbridge, District Detroit, Eastern Market and the Dequindre Cut, finishing at the foot of Campus Martius. General entry for 2026 was sold out when checked, with a waitlist available. Read the crossing guidance before committing to the race.
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Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser鈥檚 link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Detroit
- State / district
- Michigan
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- City roads and international crossing sections; consult the current map.
- Approximate field
- About 3,600Reported finishers 路 2025
Rounded from 3,569 full-marathon finishers reported by FindMyMarathon for 2025.
How to enter Detroit Free Press Marathon
These are the organiser鈥檚 entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
General entry and waitlist
2026 general entry is sold out; the marathon page links the current waitlist order.
Official entry informationRoute and course
International marathon with Detroit neighbourhoods and a Campus Martius finish.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2026 start and eligibility
- 7:00 am local start; age 16 or older; valid travel document required for this international race. 2026 start and eligibility information
- 2026 cutoff
- 6.5 hours from the Last Chance Pacer鈥檚 start; finish line closes at 2:00 pm. 2026 cutoff information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser鈥檚 results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2025 Detroit Free Press Marathon
Full 2025 resultsAndy Bowman and Christina Welsh led the 2025 marathon. The official results also publish masters and adaptive divisions, with separate categories for handcycles and pushrim athletes.
Overall Male
Andy Bowman ranked first in 2:16:10 on the official table.
View result detailsOverall Female
Christina Welsh ranked first in 2:46:59 on the official table.
View result detailsOverall Male Masters
Juri Plotnikow ranked first in 2:47:11 on the official table.
View result detailsOverall Female Masters
Bridget Stacy ranked first in 2:50:42 on the official table.
View result detailsFemale Handcycle
Katty Abran ranked first in 2:05:37 on the official table.
View result detailsFemale Pushrim
Heather Sealover ranked first in 2:57:06 on the official table.
View result detailsMale Handcycle
Andrew Hairston ranked first in 1:27:28 on the official table.
View result detailsFemale 19 And Under
Bella Reed ranked first in 3:50:12 on the official table.
View result detailsFemale 20-24
Reagan Justice ranked first in 2:48:09 on the official table.
View result detailsFemale 25-29
Christina Welsh ranked first in 2:46:59 on the official table.
View result detailsFemale 30-34
Marissa Ward ranked first in 3:03:08 on the official table.
View result detailsFemale 35-39
Kelsey Rivard ranked first in 3:09:21 on the official table.
View result detailsFemale 40-44
Bridget Stacy ranked first in 2:50:42 on the official table.
View result detailsFemale 45-49
Andrea Wudyka ranked first in 3:15:48 on the official table.
View result detailsFemale 50-54
Anissa Schymik ranked first in 3:18:34 on the official table.
View result detailsFemale 55-59
Gina Linze ranked first in 3:43:58 on the official table.
View result detailsFemale 60-64
Lisa Veneziano ranked first in 3:07:17 on the official table.
View result detailsFemale 65-69
Nancy Schubring ranked first in 3:58:32 on the official table.
View result detailsFemale 70-74
Laurie Haller ranked first in 5:13:00 on the official table.
View result detailsMale 19 And Under
Jamison Snay ranked first in 3:08:20 on the official table.
View result detailsMale 25-29
Zac Truman ranked first in 2:20:38 on the official table.
View result detailsMale 30-34
Andy Bowman ranked first in 2:16:10 on the official table.
View result detailsMale 35-39
Micah Lorenzen ranked first in 2:30:13 on the official table.
View result detailsMale 40-44
Ian Driver ranked first in 2:47:34 on the official table.
View result detailsMale 45-49
Juri Plotnikow ranked first in 2:47:11 on the official table.
View result detailsMale 50-54
Alex Galitsky ranked first in 3:05:05 on the official table.
View result detailsMale 55-59
Tian Wang ranked first in 3:09:43 on the official table.
View result detailsMale 60-64
Rich Power ranked first in 3:34:42 on the official table.
View result detailsMale 65-69
Manfred Mueller ranked first in 3:43:04 on the official table.
View result detailsMale 70-74
Bob Basse ranked first in 4:33:04 on the official table.
View result detailsMale 75-79
David Huck ranked first in 5:55:32 on the official table.
View result detailsMale 20-24
Tom Brady ranked first in 2:19:19 on the official table.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Detroit Free Press Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 18 Oct 2026. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Detroit Free Press Marathon?
General entry and waitlist: 2026 general entry is sold out; the marathon page links the current waitlist order.
Where is Detroit Free Press Marathon and how far is it?
Detroit Free Press Marathon takes place in Detroit, Michigan, United States. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the Detroit Free Press Marathon course like?
International marathon with Detroit neighbourhoods and a Campus Martius finish. City roads and international crossing sections; consult the current map.
How big is the field at Detroit Free Press Marathon?
The approximate field is About 3,600, based on Reported finishers for 2025. Rounded from 3,569 full-marathon finishers reported by FindMyMarathon for 2025. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Detroit Free Press Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser鈥檚 results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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