Registration Open January 1 through August 28!
Registration for the 2012 Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon is open!
Our marathon course offers international appeal traversing both downtown Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, crossing the border at both the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. You will run through historic neighborhoods, around beautiful Belle Isle, and along the spectacular RiverWalk. The shared start-finish area on W. Fort St. at Second Ave., near Detroit Free Press operations, has enabled organizers to combine resources and improve runner and spectator experiences alike.
Registration Prices
All registration prices are final and non-refundable. If you need to change your race event, and we have not reached capacity in that event, see our FAQs for the process.
| Event | 1/8 – 3/27 | 3/28 – 6/5 | 6/6 – 8/ 28 |
| Marathon – Run | $80 | $110 | $125 |
| Marathon – Competitive Walk | $80 | $110 | $125 |
| Marathon – Pushrim | $80 | $110 | $125 |
| Marathon – Handcycle | $80 | $110 | $125 |
| International Half-Marathon Run/Walk | $75 | $95 | $110 |
| International Half-Marathon – Competitive Walk | $75 | $95 | $110 |
| US-ONLY Half-Marathon – Run | $75 | $95 | $110 |
| 5k Run/Walk | $25 | $35 | $40 |
| 5 Person Relay | $225 | $300 | $375 |
Note: Should we reach capacity in any of the events before registration ends, we reserve the right to close registration without notice.
Cancellation Policy
Entry fees are non-refundable. Entries are non-transferable to another person or event. That means that once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate. You may not transfer your entry to another participant, another event, or to another year. Since the events are international, it is a federal offense to cross borders illegally. Therefore, do not give your number to another person. It is each participant’s responsibility to provide proper documentation for picking up your packet.
The Marathon, in accordance with management executives, city officials and local law enforcement has the authority to cancel any of the events for emergency purposes such as, but not limited to, inclement weather or threat of terrorism. If such emergency conditions force cancellation, refunds cannot be provided since funds will have been spent in preparation for Race Day. T-shirts will be distributed.
*When you place your order for a t-shirt, we will make every effort to provide you the size requested. However, shirts are ordered months in advance of the event, based on estimates. Therefore, we may not have enough of every size available at the Expo, We advise you to arrive early in order to guarantee your size.
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International Reqs
Due to the international crossing of the race you are required to have a valid passport or enhanced drivers license. Don’t forget to get yours before race day so you won’t miss out on this great experience!
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