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Detroit Marathon

Road Running covering 1.6 km to 42.2 km in Detroit (Michigan, United States)

LocationDetroit, Michigan, United StatesShow on map(42.3314° N, 83.0458° W)
Date & StatusOctober 16, 2027 to October 17, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Detroit Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Detroit, Michigan, US focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier, Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Relay, Multi-Day, Point-to-Point.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +190 m D+), International Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Motor City Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 5 K (5 km, +22 m D+), and 1 Miles (1.61 km, +7 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from October 16, 2027 to October 17, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (freepmarathon.com).

Official website
Detroit Marathon in Detroit (Work: "Runners celebrate after finishing a race in a city street during a summer event", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Runners celebrate after finishing a race in a city street during a summer event" · Photo: Shixart1985 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

City RunRelayMulti-DayPoint-to-Point

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m46 m - 170 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Marathon (Relay)Road Running42.2 km+190 m49 m - 173 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
International Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m52 m - 114 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Motor City Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m55 m - 117 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
5 KRoad Running5 km+22 m58 m - 72 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
1 MilesRoad Running1.61 km+7 m46 m - 51 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-162 m D-
Altitude range
46 m - 170 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.8 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS42.3314° N, 83.0458° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 46 m to 170 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -162 m D-)

Peak: 170 m·at 21.2 km·Ø 0.8 %
46 m87 m129 m170 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km170 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Detroit Marathon take place?

Detroit Marathon takes place in Detroit, Michigan, US (start area at coordinates 42.3314° N, 83.0458° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from October 16, 2027 to October 17, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Detroit Marathon?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +190 m D+), International Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Motor City Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 5 K (5 km, +22 m D+), and 1 Miles (1.61 km, +7 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Detroit Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -162 m of elevation loss, ranging between 46 m and 170 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Detroit Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (freepmarathon.com).