Detroit Free Press Marathon route map

Detroit Free Press Marathon: a 26.2 mi course through Detroit, MI. The map below shows the full route, including the start and finish.

Date
October 18, 2026
Location
Detroit, MI
Distance
26.2 mi
Elevation gain
75 ft
Field size
~3,569

Course map

The Detroit Free Press Marathon course, 26.2 mi from start to finish.
Route map of the Detroit Free Press Marathon course in Detroit, MI, 42.2 km

Elevation profile

The highest point on the course is 676 ft, the lowest 577 ft.

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Distance · Elevation gain

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DETROIT FREE PRESS MARATHON

October 2025

26.2 mi
Distance
75 ft
Elevation

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