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Runner’s Guide to Detroit Races

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The Detroit Free Press/Chemical Bank Marathon is Sunday, October 21st. The one-of-a-kind event takes runners across the Ambassador Bridge and through two countries. Whether you’re ready for the 26.2 mile run or looking to stretch your legs, hit the pavement at these Detroit running events.

Detroit Riverfront Run
Saturday, June 9 
Distance(s): 5K | 10K
Location: Detroit Riverfront
Cost: $30-50

Motor City Triathlon
Sunday, June 24 
Distance(s): 5K | 10K and biking/swimming
Location: Belle Isle
Cost: $45-110

Escape to Belle Isle
Saturday, July 14
Distance(s): 1mi | 5K | 10K
Location: Belle Isle
Cost: $35

3rd Annual Pure Detroit 5K
Sunday, July 15 
Location: Fisher Building
Cost: $30

Ice Cream Sundae 15/5k
Sunday, July 22 
Distance(s): 5K | 15K
Location: Belle Isle
Cost: $33-79

Give and Get Fit
Sunday, July 29
Distance(s): 5K | 10K and 3 fitness classes
Location: Detroit Riverfront
Price: $30-40

Bridging the Gap
Saturday, August 4
Distance(s): 1mi | 5K | 10K
Location: Detroit Riverfront
Cost: $15-45

The Sugar Rush
Sunday, August 12
Distance(s):  5K
Location: Detroit Riverfront
Cost: $35-45

Michigan Championships
Sunday, September 2
Distance(s): 3.3mi | 6.6mi and biking/swimming
Location: Belle Isle
Cost: $45-110

The American Home Fitness Detroit Women’s Half Marathon 
Sunday, September 16 
Distance(s): 5K | 10K | half marathon
Location: Belle Isle
Price: $41-95

Detroit Undy Run 
Saturday, September 22
Distance(s): 5K
Location: Detroit Riverfront
Price: $30-40

Growler Gallop Atwater 
Sunday, September 30 
Distance(s): 5K | 10mile
Location: Atwater Brewery
Price: $27-$55

Wanderlust 108 Detroit 
Sunday, October 7 
Distance(s): 5K
Location: Belle Isle
Price: $20-$150

Freedom to Soar 
Saturday, October 13
Distance(s): 5K | 10K
Location: Belle Isle

Detroit Free Press/Chemical Bank Marathon
Saturday, October 20 + Sunday, October 21
Distance(s): 5K | half marathon | marathon
Location: Detroit Riverfront
Price: $20-$375

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