New Half-Marathon title sponsors
Posted on: January 26, 2012The Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon announced today that the Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers (MDCD) will be the title sponsor of this year’s International and US-Only Half-Marathon races. Also announced today is that finishers in all events will receive a commemorative medal prominently featuring a 1953 classic Corvette. “The half-marathon distance is the largest and most popular event we produce,” said Rich Harshbarger, executive race director. “We are proud to have one of the most popular and iconic brands in … Read More
New US-Only Half-Marathon Course in 2012
Posted on: December 20, 2011DETROIT FREE PRESS/TALMER BANK MARATHON ADDS U.S.A.-ONLY HALF-MARATHON COURSE IN 2012 Organizers of the Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon, the world’s only race to cross international borders twice, announced today the addition of a U.S.-only Half-Marathon course. The US-only Half-Marathon will be run on the back half of the Full Marathon course and begin after the majority of runners have crossed the mid-point. Course plans, start times and other details are in development. “Next year, half-marathoners will have the opportunity … Read More
Talmer Bank to sponsor marathon for 2 years
Posted on: December 13, 2011The 35th edition of the Free Press Marathon officially will be known as the Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon. Race organizers announced Wednesday that Talmer Bank and Trust would be the co-title sponsor for the next two years. Talmer Bank also sponsored last month’s event, which featured a record field of 20,940 runners, walkers, wheelers and handcyclists for the marathon, half marathon, five-person relay and 5K run/walk that compose one of the city’s signature events. “Talmer Bank and Trust is … Read More
Finishers’ Certificates are ready
Posted on: October 30, 2011Click here to download your Finisher Certificate from 2011! 2011 Results are available by clicking here . 2010 Results 2009 Results 2008 Results 2007 Results 2006 Results 2005 Results 2004 Results 2003 Results 2002 Results 2001 Results: Marathon 2 Person Relay 5 Person Wheelchair Marathon Walk 5K
Congratulations to our 2011 participants!
Posted on: October 17, 2011Congratulations! You did it! Do you have your 2011 medal on display yet? Click here to see shadow boxes created for the events by Lasting Commemoratives. Also, if you haven’t already, visit runphotos.com to see photos of yourself on Sunday October, 16! If you missed your chance at the Health & Fitness Expo for official Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon merchandise, you can still order it online! Click here for official New Balance gear. Click here to order more official … Read More
Download our mobile app
Posted on: October 1, 2011Download the Official Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon App! The Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon is in its 35th year! We’ve stepped into the 21st century and now you can download the official Detroit Free Press Marathon app! This app contains everything you will need from course maps to parking locations and event info. On event day, spectators and participants can enter in their info and track progress in real time (according to time mats) on the course maps. Want … Read More
