Capacity
U.S.-Only Half-Marathon participants: 2,500
Note: Should we reach capacity before registration is over, we reserve the right to close without notice. These events do sell out, so you’ll want to take advantage of reduced rates and guaranteed participation by registering as soon as possible. Also note that on-site registration is not available for any events.
Age Restriction:
All participants of the U.S.-Only Half-Marathon must be 16 years of age or older to participate.
The Course
Our U.S.-Only Half-Marathon course offers will take place on the back half of the Marathon course. Participants will start at the 13.1 milestone of the Full Marathon course at E. Congress and Beaubien and finish on W. Fort St. at Second Ave., near Detroit Free Press operations.
Barring last minute changes due to unforeseen construction or other factors, the 2013 course should remain the same as 2012.
Time Requirements
We consider our events “competitive”, and not simply fun runs or walks. Due to time restrictions, we cannot allow walkers on the U.S.-Only Half-Marathon course. Participants of this Half-Marathon must be runners and finish within 3 hours of the start time.
Milestones:
| Miles | Kilometers | Landmark | Time |
| 4.0 | 6.4 | Indian Village | 11:56 AM |
| 6.0 | 9.7 | Belle Isle Entry | 12:24 PM |
| 9.5 | 15.3 | Belle Isle Exit | 1:12 PM |
| 10.9 | 17.5 | Riverwalk Exit | 1:31 PM |
| 13.1 | 21.1 | Finish Line | 2:02 PM |
NOTE: If at any time you fall behind these milestone times, you may be required to board a bus to be transported back to the start-finish area.
Pace teams
Want to run with a group? Hope to finish within a certain time? Trying to qualify for Boston?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, consider signing up for our Pace Team service at the Health & Fitness Expo. Read more information about Pace Teams.
Prizes
All individual cash prizes are based on “clock time” (not chip time).
| Place | Open Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
| 1st | $600 | $600 |
| 2nd | $300 | $300 |
| 3rd | $150 | $150 |
*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner also places in the Open division, they will receive both the Masters and the Open cash awards.
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Are You Ready?
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