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Detroit Free Press Marathon

Sunday, 18 October 2026In 7 days · Start 07:00

Official site

Crosses into Canada over the Ambassador Bridge and returns through the underwater Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, then tours Corktown, Belle Isle and the riverfront. A passport is required.

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Facts checked 11 Oct 2026 against freepmarathon.com, freepmarathon.com, findmymarathon.com.

Elevation gain
118 m
Rolling · ↓ 121 m
Highest point
225 m
above sea level
Temp at start
9°C
Peaks around 13°C
Entry fee
≈ $160
Open entry
Finishers
3,550
typical year
Course
Loop
Cut-off: check site
Getting thereFly into DTW (Detroit), about 29 km from the start

Course map

A detailed route is not available for this race yet. The marker shows the race location.

Elevation profile

Rolling: about 118 m of climbing and 121 m of descent. A detailed profile isn’t available for this race yet.

Race-day weather

At start
9°C
Peak during race
13°C
Humidity
75%
Chance of rain
20%
Wind
17 km/h

Race day in past years

Historical averages for 18 October ±3 days, 2016–2025, from 07:00 for 5 hours (70 days sampled). Source: Open-Meteo / ERA5.

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