Detroit Free Press Marathon

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Join us for the 49th Detroit Free Press Marathon presented by MSUFCU, voted Best in the U.S.! Registration is now open for Oct 16–18, 2026. 🇺🇸🇨🇦
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🎉 BACK-TO-BACK WIN! 🎉 You voted the Detroit Free Press Marathon, presented by @msufcu , USA TODAY’s Best Marathon in the U.S. — again! 🥇 Still #1. Because of you. 💙 This recognition belongs to every runner who showed up, every volunteer who gave their time, every sponsor who supported the journey and every team member who helps bring race weekend to life. To everyone who cast a vote and stood behind us—thank you. ❤️ Here’s to the miles we run, the friendships we make, and the memories we create together. 🏁
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1 month ago
Ending the week the best way we know how — at the finish line. 🏁
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2 days ago
The miles, the memories, the magic. ✨ From the cheers on the course to the moments that stay with us long after the finish line, this is what marathon weekend is all about. ❤️ Keep the momentum going as we count down to the Best Marathon in the U.S. this October! 🎉
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4 days ago
Built on big goals, powered by Detroit miles. ❤️
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6 days ago
One mile at a time. One unforgettable race. 🏃‍♀️ See you Oct. 18 at the Best Marathon in the U.S. ✨
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9 days ago
Finish this sentence: “My favorite part of race weekend is ______.” Let’s hear it 👇
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11 days ago
WE WON! 🏆 The Detroit Free Press International Half-Marathon and Motor City Half-Marathon have been crowned the Best Half Marathons in Michigan by @raceraves_ig for 2026. From the bridge to the streets of Detroit, this honor belongs to every runner, volunteer, and supporter who makes race weekend the best! 🇺🇸🇨🇦
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13 days ago
Hello, May! 🌼🏃‍♂️ New month. Fresh miles. And home to the Best Marathon in the U.S. 🏆✨
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16 days ago
April flew by! 👀🌷 Every mile, every step, it’s all adding up. Keep it going. 🏃‍♀️✨
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18 days ago
How it started ➡️ How it’s going 🏃‍♀️🔥 Built in 1978. Still running strong—and still the Best Marathon in the U.S. 🏆
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20 days ago
Spring clean with purpose 🌸 Got running shoes you’re not using anymore? Don’t toss them - send them in instead. We’ve teamed up with Sneakers4Good to make it easy. Just request a free mail-in bag, fill it up, and send it back. Your donation supports Veterans Connected and gives your sneakers a second life.👟 Click the link in our bio to request your mail-in bag today!
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23 days ago
April is National Volunteer Month, and we’re celebrating the heart behind race weekend—our volunteers. ❤️ Being named the Best Marathon in the U.S. doesn’t happen without the thousands of individuals who show up, step in, and give their time to make every mile unforgettable. 🏆 From early mornings to the final finisher, your energy, dedication, and support create the experience runners come back for year after year. 🙌 Volunteer opportunities open this May—stay tuned to get involved!
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