Running Races in Detroit, Michigan

32 upcoming races in Detroit, updated nightly. For radius search from your exact zip, use the Race Finder.

Racing in Detroit: what the calendar looks like

There are 32 upcoming races on the Detroit calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 8 of the next 12 months. September is the busiest month, with 14 races. Among Michigan cities, only Grand Rapids has more upcoming races.

Of those, 23 offer a 5K, 10 offer a 1 Mile and 5 offer a 10K. The next half marathon is Detroit Women's Half Marathon presented by Playa Bowls on September 20. Where fees are published, the median entry in Detroit is $30, above the Michigan median of $25.

Close enough for a race-day drive: Royal Oak (16 races, 11 miles), Shelby Township (11 races, 23 miles).

Races by month

Going deep on one race

Detroit Free Press Marathon: fly the course in 3D

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