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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. 🏁 by @freepmarathon

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RUN. CRUNCH. REPEAT.
Whether you’re running or spectating, fuel your finish with Michigan-grown apples from @honeybearbrands®. 🍎🐻 by @freepmarathon

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Lights off. Flash on. 📸

The Detroit Free Press Marathon × @brooksrunning Canopy Reflective Jacket is here, race deco by Greg Itahara and covered head to toe in a reflective print that lights up the second a headlight, streetlamp or camera flash finds it. ✨

Built for dark race mornings and every early run leading up to them.

Women's and men's sizes available now at runninglabstore.com. Link in bio. by @freepmarathon

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🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Runners, spectators, and supporters — @msufcu is cheering you on! 🎉

Join MSUFCU at the Detroit Free Press Marathon weekend for fun, giveaways, and community spirit! Whether you're racing through the city or cheering from the sidelines, stop by and say hi — we’ll be there to celebrate your strength, dedication, and Detroit pride. 💚 by @freepmarathon

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Race weekend starts Friday, October 16th! 🎉

Kick things off with @brooksrunning at two official Detroit Free Press Marathon Weekend events:

🏃‍♀️ Brooks Shakeout Run | 6 PM | Kia Health & Fitness Expo
Join us for a free, easy 2-mile run along the Detroit RiverWalk. All paces are welcome!

🎉 Official Warm-Up Party | 7–9 PM | Chalet 313
Head to Chalet 313 at Campus Martius Park for food, drinks and a celebration at the foot of the finish line, with Brooks, @downtowndet and @cinnaire_advancing_communities helping us kick off race weekend.

You can join us for one or both — run at 6 PM, then head to the party at 7 PM!

Registration is required for both events.

Register through the link in our bio! by @freepmarathon

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The Detroit Free Press Marathon takes runners through two countries in one unforgettable route, and Race Maps is helping runners commemorate every mile with handcrafted engraved course maps! Visit the @racemapsofficial booth at the Kia Health & Fitness Expo to view the 2026 collection and create your one-of-a-kind keepsake. by @freepmarathon

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Hereʼs to the miles behind you and the journeys still ahead. Unwind and enjoy the Kia Conquered After Party and check out the all-new 2027 @kiausa Seltos. Congrats, runners! #DetroitMarathon #KiaSeltos by @freepmarathon

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Groundworks is proud to support the Detroit Free Press Marathon and all the runners taking on the 49th annual race!

Whether you’re hitting the pavement or taking care of foundation repairs, it helps to have the right team in your corner. Visit @groundworks Livonia to see our team in action and schedule your free inspection.

Good luck to all the marathon participants! We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ by @freepmarathon

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You trained for the miles. You conquered the course. Now it’s time for the best part: the post-race feast. ❤️ #stonehousebread #fuel #marathon by @freepmarathon

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Refuel. Recover. Celebrate.

That ice-cold chocolate milk waiting at the finish line comes thanks to Michigan dairy farmers, who are once again helping runners refuel after the race.

Packed with protein, carbs and electrolytes to help support recovery, it’s a delicious finish-line tradition after all those miles.

Here’s to our runners — and the Michigan dairy farmers who help keep them going! @milkmeansmore by @freepmarathon

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🏅 A look at what’s waiting for you at the finish line. 🏅

Introducing the 2026 Detroit Free Press Marathon presented by @msufcu finisher medals! ✨

From the first mile to the finish line, every mile deserves to be celebrated. These medals are ready to mark the miles, the memories and the achievement of race weekend. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Now the question is… which medal(s) will you be earning? 👀

*The medal design will be consistent across all 2026 race distances, with each finisher receiving the medal representing the race they complete. Challenge medals will have their own designs - reveal coming soon! by @freepmarathon

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