2026 Cash and Age Group Awards
All individual cash prizes are based on gun time (not chip time).
All age group and non-cash overall awards are based on chip time.
We include all participants in an age group category. We do not segregate the overall winners from the rest of the field. Therefore, it is possible for a participant to win an overall award as well as an age group award.
To be eligible for cash prizes and age group awards, participants must agree and adhere to our Anti-Doping Policy.
Results and decisions regarding disputes, award eligibility or fouls will be made by the race director. Decisions made by the race director are final.
Please allow 8-12 weeks for cash prizes and awards to be distributed. All awards will be mailed to the winners. All cash prizes will be awarded in U.S. dollars. They will be awarded in the following categories:
Marathon*
| Place | Open Male/Female | Masters Male/Female | Top Michigan Male/Female | Top Ontario Male/Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $3,000 | $1,500 | $150 | $150 |
| 2nd | $1,500 | $750 | ||
| 3rd | $1,000 | $500 | ||
| 4th | $500 | |||
| 5th | $250 |
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*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
Additional Marathon Prize Incentives:
First male to break race record of 2:13:07 (Greg Meyer, 1980) wins an additional $500
First female to break race record of 2:34:16 (Elena Orlova, 2004) wins an additional $500
Adaptive Athletes Division
| Place | Overall Male/Female Handcycle |
Overall Male/Female Pushrim |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $600 | $600 |
| 2nd | $300 | $300 |
| 3rd | $150 | $150 |
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International Half-Marathon*
| Place | Open Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $1,500 | $750 |
| 2nd | $750 | $500 |
| 3rd | $500 | $250 |
| 4th | $250 | |
| 5th | $100 |
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*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
Motor City Half-Marathon*
| Place | Open Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $800 | $400 |
| 2nd | $400 | $200 |
| 3rd | $200 | $100 |
| 4th | $100 | |
| 5th | $50 |
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*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
Marathon Relay
Participants in the Marathon Relay will receive a team plaque, as well as individual team member plaques in the following categories:
| Place | Overall Male/Female/Open | Masters Male/Female/Open |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Plaques | Plaques |
| 2nd | Plaques | Plaques |
| 3rd | Plaques | Plaques |
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Relay teams are only eligible for one award category. Therefore, it is not possible for a team to receive an award in both the open and masters division.
To be eligible for awards all teams must meet the following requirements:
- The bib with the team timing chip must be passed between runners in the exchange zone only. Teams are only eligible for awards in the division that they register in.
- Bib exchanges must take place in the exchange zones of each relay exchange.
- Only 5 plaques will be mailed out. Non-participating team captains will not receive a plaque
- An Open team MUST CONSIST of at least one member of each gender to qualify for awards.
- All members of a Masters team must be 40 years of age or older on race day to qualify as Masters.
- Awards are based on chip time, not clock time.
- Teams must have a valid chip time. GPS data will not be accepted
- Relay teams are subject to all rules listed on the race Rule of Fair Play page
- Participants in the marathon relay are subject to the same USAFT rules as marathon and half marathon runners.
Failure to comply with the above items may result in a DNF and/or removal from results. Results and decisions regarding disputes, award eligibility or fouls will be made by the race director. Decisions made by the race director are final.
5K Run/Walk*
| Place | Overall Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $350 | $250 |
| 2nd | $175 | $125 |
| 3rd | $100 | $75 |
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*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner wins also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
1-Mile*
| Place | Overall Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $300 | $150 |
| 2nd | $150 | $75 |
| 3rd | $75 | $40 |
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*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner wins also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
2026 Non-Cash Awards
We base all age group and non-cash overall awards on chip time. We include all participants in an age group category. We do not segregate the Overall winners from the rest of the field. Therefore, it is possible for a participant to win an Overall award as well as an age group award.
Marathon
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Adaptive Athletes Division
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in the Overall and Masters (40+) categories in both the Handcycle and Pushrim races.
Half-Marathons
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
5K
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
9 and younger, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
1-Mile
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
9 and younger, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Age group awards are not given for The Little Detroit Dash and Kids Marathon.
Please allow 8-12 weeks for cash prizing and awards to be distributed.
2026 Cash and Age Group Awards
All individual cash prizes are based on gun time (not chip time).
All age group and non-cash overall awards are based on chip time.
We include all participants in an age group category. We do not segregate the overall winners from the rest of the field. Therefore, it is possible for a participant to win an overall award as well as an age group award.
To be eligible for cash prizes and age group awards, participants must agree and adhere to our Anti-Doping Policy.
Results and decisions regarding disputes, award eligibility or fouls will be made by the race director. Decisions made by the race director are final.
Please allow 8-12 weeks for cash prizes and awards to be distributed. All awards will be mailed to the winners. All cash prizes will be awarded in U.S. dollars. They will be awarded in the following categories:
Marathon*
| Place | Open Male/Female | Masters Male/Female | Top Michigan Male/Female | Top Ontario Male/Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $3,000 | $1,500 | $150 | $150 |
| 2nd | $1,500 | $750 | ||
| 3rd | $1,000 | $500 | ||
| 4th | $500 | |||
| 5th | $250 |
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*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
Additional Marathon Prize Incentives:
First male to break race record of 2:13:07 (Greg Meyer, 1980) wins an additional $500
First female to break race record of 2:34:16 (Elena Orlova, 2004) wins an additional $500
Adaptive Athletes Division
| Place | Overall Male/Female Handcycle |
Overall Male/Female Pushrim |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $600 | $600 |
| 2nd | $300 | $300 |
| 3rd | $150 | $150 |
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International Half-Marathon*
| Place | Open Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $1,500 | $750 |
| 2nd | $750 | $500 |
| 3rd | $500 | $250 |
| 4th | $250 | |
| 5th | $100 |
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*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
Motor City Half-Marathon*
| Place | Open Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $800 | $400 |
| 2nd | $400 | $200 |
| 3rd | $200 | $100 |
| 4th | $100 | |
| 5th | $50 |
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*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
Marathon Relay
Participants in the Marathon Relay will receive a team plaque, as well as individual team member plaques in the following categories:
| Place | Overall Male/Female/Open | Masters Male/Female/Open |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Plaques | Plaques |
| 2nd | Plaques | Plaques |
| 3rd | Plaques | Plaques |
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Relay teams are only eligible for one award category. Therefore, it is not possible for a team to receive an award in both the open and masters division.
To be eligible for awards all teams must meet the following requirements:
- The bib with the team timing chip must be passed between runners in the exchange zone only. Teams are only eligible for awards in the division that they register in.
- Bib exchanges must take place in the exchange zones of each relay exchange.
- Only 5 plaques will be mailed out. Non-participating team captains will not receive a plaque
- An Open team MUST CONSIST of at least one member of each gender to qualify for awards.
- All members of a Masters team must be 40 years of age or older on race day to qualify as Masters.
- Awards are based on chip time, not clock time.
- Teams must have a valid chip time. GPS data will not be accepted
- Relay teams are subject to all rules listed on the race Rule of Fair Play page
- Participants in the marathon relay are subject to the same USAFT rules as marathon and half marathon runners.
Failure to comply with the above items may result in a DNF and/or removal from results. Results and decisions regarding disputes, award eligibility or fouls will be made by the race director. Decisions made by the race director are final.
5K Run/Walk*
| Place | Overall Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $350 | $250 |
| 2nd | $175 | $125 |
| 3rd | $100 | $75 |
SCROLL ON MOBILE >>>
*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner wins also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
1-Mile*
| Place | Overall Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $300 | $150 |
| 2nd | $150 | $75 |
| 3rd | $75 | $40 |
SCROLL ON MOBILE >>>
*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner wins also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
2026 Non-Cash Awards
We base all age group and non-cash overall awards on chip time. We include all participants in an age group category. We do not segregate the Overall winners from the rest of the field. Therefore, it is possible for a participant to win an Overall award as well as an age group award.
Marathon
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Adaptive Athletes Division
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in the Overall and Masters (40+) categories in both the Handcycle and Pushrim races.
Half-Marathons
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
5K
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
9 and younger, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
1-Mile
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
9 and younger, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Age group awards are not given for The Little Detroit Dash and Kids Marathon.
Please allow 8-12 weeks for cash prizing and awards to be distributed.
2026 Cash and Age Group Awards
All individual cash prizes are based on gun time (not chip time).
All age group and non-cash overall awards are based on chip time.
We include all participants in an age group category. We do not segregate the overall winners from the rest of the field. Therefore, it is possible for a participant to win an overall award as well as an age group award.
To be eligible for cash prizes and age group awards, participants must agree and adhere to our Anti-Doping Policy.
Results and decisions regarding disputes, award eligibility or fouls will be made by the race director. Decisions made by the race director are final.
Please allow 8-12 weeks for cash prizes and awards to be distributed. All awards will be mailed to the winners. All cash prizes will be awarded in U.S. dollars. They will be awarded in the following categories:
Marathon*
| Place | Open Male/Female | Masters Male/Female | Top Michigan Male/Female | Top Ontario Male/Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $3,000 | $1,500 | $150 | $150 |
| 2nd | $1,500 | $750 | ||
| 3rd | $1,000 | $500 | ||
| 4th | $500 | |||
| 5th | $250 |
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*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
Additional Marathon Prize Incentives:
First male to break race record of 2:13:07 (Greg Meyer, 1980) wins an additional $500
First female to break race record of 2:34:16 (Elena Orlova, 2004) wins an additional $500
Adaptive Athletes Division
| Place | Overall Male/Female Handcycle |
Overall Male/Female Pushrim |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $600 | $600 |
| 2nd | $300 | $300 |
| 3rd | $150 | $150 |
SCROLL ON MOBILE >>>
International Half-Marathon*
| Place | Open Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $1,500 | $750 |
| 2nd | $750 | $500 |
| 3rd | $500 | $250 |
| 4th | $250 | |
| 5th | $100 |
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*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
Motor City Half-Marathon*
| Place | Open Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $800 | $400 |
| 2nd | $400 | $200 |
| 3rd | $200 | $100 |
| 4th | $100 | |
| 5th | $50 |
SCROLL ON MOBILE >>>
*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
Marathon Relay
Participants in the Marathon Relay will receive a team plaque, as well as individual team member plaques in the following categories:
| Place | Overall Male/Female/Open | Masters Male/Female/Open |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Plaques | Plaques |
| 2nd | Plaques | Plaques |
| 3rd | Plaques | Plaques |
SCROLL ON MOBILE >>>
Relay teams are only eligible for one award category. Therefore, it is not possible for a team to receive an award in both the open and masters division.
To be eligible for awards all teams must meet the following requirements:
- The bib with the team timing chip must be passed between runners in the exchange zone only. Teams are only eligible for awards in the division that they register in.
- Bib exchanges must take place in the exchange zones of each relay exchange.
- Only 5 plaques will be mailed out. Non-participating team captains will not receive a plaque
- An Open team MUST CONSIST of at least one member of each gender to qualify for awards.
- All members of a Masters team must be 40 years of age or older on race day to qualify as Masters.
- Awards are based on chip time, not clock time.
- Teams must have a valid chip time. GPS data will not be accepted
- Relay teams are subject to all rules listed on the race Rule of Fair Play page
- Participants in the marathon relay are subject to the same USAFT rules as marathon and half marathon runners.
Failure to comply with the above items may result in a DNF and/or removal from results. Results and decisions regarding disputes, award eligibility or fouls will be made by the race director. Decisions made by the race director are final.
5K Run/Walk*
| Place | Overall Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $350 | $250 |
| 2nd | $175 | $125 |
| 3rd | $100 | $75 |
SCROLL ON MOBILE >>>
*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner wins also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
1-Mile*
| Place | Overall Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $300 | $150 |
| 2nd | $150 | $75 |
| 3rd | $75 | $40 |
SCROLL ON MOBILE >>>
*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner wins also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
2026 Non-Cash Awards
We base all age group and non-cash overall awards on chip time. We include all participants in an age group category. We do not segregate the Overall winners from the rest of the field. Therefore, it is possible for a participant to win an Overall award as well as an age group award.
Marathon
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Adaptive Athletes Division
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in the Overall and Masters (40+) categories in both the Handcycle and Pushrim races.
Half-Marathons
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
5K
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
9 and younger, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
1-Mile
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
9 and younger, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Age group awards are not given for The Little Detroit Dash and Kids Marathon.
Please allow 8-12 weeks for cash prizing and awards to be distributed.
