Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 6:50 AM
Registration is now open – learn more about registration here.
On-site registration at our Health & Fitness Expo will not be available for this event.
Age Restriction
All participants of the MPVA Disabilities Division must be 16 years of age or older to participate.
The Course
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 go through historic neighborhoods, around beautiful Belle Isle and along the spectacular RiverWalk.
View all of our course maps here.
PLEASE NOTE: In the event of road closures due to construction, we have detours planned and ready to go. Stay tuned to our website, Facebook and Twitter for updates.
Time Requirements
You must be able to complete the race in 6.5 from the time the “Last Chance Pacer” crosses the start line. We will close the marathon course at 2:00 PM.
A “Last Chance Pacer” will be provided for your event. These pacers will travel at the average pace needed to cross the finish line at six and a half hours. Your progress will be monitored throughout the race. If you fall significantly behind the “Last Chance Pacer”, you will be given fair warning to pick up the pace. If you can’t keep pace, you will be required to board a bus following the pacers to be transported back to the Start/Finish area.
We are fortunate to offer two international border crossings during the course of our event. To continue providing this unique opportunity, we MUST re-open the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel to vehicular traffic at 10:00 AM. To ensure your safety and to meet all time limits, we have established the following milestones:
Milestones:
| Milestone | Mile Marker | Kilometer Marker | Time of Day You Must Pass The Milestone |
| Start (W Fort St, west of Cass Ave) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7:24 AM |
| Bridge Entrance (at E Grand Blvd) | 1.9 | 3.1 | 7:52 AM |
| Bridge Exit (at Huron Church Rd) | 4.2 | 6.8 | 8:26 AM |
| Tunnel Entrance (at Park St E) | 6.9 | 11.1 | 9:07 AM |
| Tunnel Exit (at W Jefferson Ave) | 8.2 | 13.1 | 9:25 AM |
| Halfway (E Congress St & Bates St) | 13.1 | 21.1 | 10:38 AM |
| Indian Village (Goethe St & Iroquois St) | 17.3 | 27.8 | 11:41 AM |
| Belle Isle Entrance (at E Jefferson Ave) | 19.1 | 30.7 | 12:08 PM |
| Belle Isle Exit (at E Jefferson Ave) | 22.7 | 36.5 | 1:01 PM |
| End of Detroit Riverfront (Atwater St & Rivard St) | 25.0 | 40.2 | 1:35 PM |
| Finish (W Fort St, west of Cass Ave) | 26.2 | 42.2 | 1:54 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.
International Requirements
All Disabilities Divisions are international events crossing U.S. and Canadian borders twice. It is a privilege and an honor to use the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. Do not drop articles of clothing, water bottles, tissue or paper cups as you cross these prestigious landmarks. For all requirements and restrictions click here.
Prizes
All cash prizes in the Wheelchair and Handcycle divisions are based on “clock time” (not chip time). They will be awarded in the following categories:
| Place | Open Male/Female Handcycle |
Open Male/Female Wheelchair |
| 1st | $600 | $600 |
| 2nd | $300 | $300 |
| 3rd | $150 | $150 |