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News From: Monday, October 21, 2024
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   2024 Detroit Marathon: romance and tragedy (Canadian Running)
Andrew Bowman won the 2024 Detroit Free Press Marathon in 2:17:47 while his wife Sydney Devore won the women's race in 2:42:46.
 
News From: Sunday, October 20, 2024
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   57-year-old runner dies after collapsing during Detroit Free Press Marathon (Audacy)
A 57 year-old man collapsed on the course of the 2024 Detroit Marathon on Sunday, October 20, and passed away in the hospital.
 
News From: Monday, July 29, 2024
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   Detroit Free Press Marathon sells out key races for the first time in its history (AM 800 cklw)
The 2024 Detroit Free Press Marathon on October 20 sold out for the first time in 47 years.
 
News From: Thursday, July 25, 2024
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   Scammers target runners ahead of Detroit Free Press Marathon (The Bharat Express News)
Runners of the 2024 Detroit Free Press Marathon on October 20 are warned that scammers may target them during registration, hotel reservations and the like.
 
News From: Monday, July 22, 2024
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   2024 Detroit Free Press Marathon sells out 3 months before race (ABC 7 WXYZ Detroit)
Registration for the 2024 Detroit International Marathon on October 20 has sold out.
 
News From: Sunday, October 15, 2023
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   Free Press Marathon: Jackson native Mitch Klingler gets first marathon win in men's race (Detroit Free Press)
Mitch Klingler won the 2023 Detroit Free Press Marathon in 2:22:51.
 
News From: Friday, January 6, 2023
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   Detroit Free Press Marathon raises $1.2M for charity as Canada reopens to runners (Detroit Free Press)
The 2022 Detroit Marathon raised $1.2M for 24 official fundraising partners.
 
News From: Thursday, December 29, 2022
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   Detroit Free Press Marathon introduces new anti-doping policy for 2023 (Canadian Running)
Mary (Akor) Beasley will not be able to defend her title this 2023 due to the new anti-doping policy of Detroit Free Press Marathon.
 
News From: Monday, October 17, 2022
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   Runner with former doping ban wins Detroit Free Press Marathon under a new name (Canadian Running)
Mary Beasley, previously named Mary Akor, won the women's race of the 2022 Detroit Free Press Marathon in 2:42:25, seven years after she served a two-year doping ban.
 
News From: Sunday, October 16, 2022
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   'It's unbelievable': Ryan Corby repeats as winner of Detroit Free Press Marathon (The Detroit News)
Ryan Corby won the 2022 Detroit Free Press Marathon in 2:24:28 while Mary Beasley won the women's race in 2:42:25.
 
News From: Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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   Detroit Free Press Marathon drops ArriveCAN protocols (Canadian Running)
After the Canadian government's removal of COVID protocols, the 2022 Detroit Free Press Marathon dropped the requirement for runners to complete ArriveCAN or carry proof of vaccination during the race.
 
News From: Monday, September 26, 2022
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   Lifted COVID rules at Canada border will 'simplify' race prep for Detroit marathon (The Detroit News)
Runners in the 2022 Detroit International Marathon will no longer have to carry proof of vaccination and complete the ArriveCAN form prior to race day, among others.
 
News From: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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   Canadian government requires ArriveCan app for Detroit marathon runners (Canadian Running)
Runners for the 2022 Detroit Free Press Marathon on Oct. 16 are required by the Canadian government to carry passport, proof of vaccination and the ArriveCan receipt.
 
News From: Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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   Detroit Free Press Marathon returns to city with a changed route (WXYZ)
Ryan Corby won the 2021 Detriot Free Press Marathon in 2:22:03 while Becca Addison won the women's race in 2:51:08.
 
News From: Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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   Detroit Free Press Marathon skipping Windsor this year, with hopes of returning in 2022 (Windsor Star)
The 2021 Detroit Free Press Marathon on October 17 will have a new US-only route, a temporary accommodation due to health safety measures.
 
News From: Friday, July 30, 2021
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   Free Press Marathon to run solely in Detroit (Blackburnnews.com)
The 2021 Detroit Free Press Marathon remains scheduled to be held on October 17 but the entire race will be solely in Detroit, due to coronavirus restrictions.
 
News From: Friday, July 9, 2021
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   Windsor runners eager to run the Detroit Free Press Marathon in person (CBC)
The 2021 Detroit Marathon remains scheduled to be held on October 17, likely without Canadian participation due to border restrictions.
 
News From: Thursday, June 24, 2021
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   The Detroit Free Press Marathon will be run in-person in 2021, but with a few changes (Detroit Free Press)
The 2021 Detroit Free Press International Marathon remains scheduled to be held on October 17, with safety measures in place, including change of route.
 
News From: Thursday, December 10, 2020
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   2021 Detroit Free Press Marathon registration opens New Year's Day (Detroit Free Press)
Registration for the 2021 Detroit International Marathon, set on October 17, opens on New Year's Day.
 
News From: Wednesday, September 9, 2020
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   Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank Marathon Michelob ULTRA runner of the week: Jamen Spitzer (Detroit Free Press)
Inspirational runner for the week: Jamen Spitzer who lost 120 pounds and would be running his first marathon.
 
News From: Friday, July 24, 2020
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   2020 Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank Marathon moves to a virtual race (Detroit Free Press)
The 2020 Detroit International Marathon, set on October 18, has been cancelled and gone virtual, due to coronavirus concerns.
 
News From: Sunday, December 29, 2019
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   The marathon, Film Festival and Free Press are a part of this community (Detroit Free Press)
The Detroit Free Press is the foundation of this community and has produced the Detroit International Marathon and the Freep Film Festival, among others.
 
News From: Monday, October 21, 2019
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   Detroit Marathon runs through Windsor (BlackburnNews.com)
Christopher Kipyego Chipsiya won the 2019 Detroit International Marathon in 2:18:59.
 
News From: Sunday, October 20, 2019
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   45-year-old repeats as Detroit marathon champ (The Detroit News)
Christopher Chipsiya won the 2019 Detroit International Marathon in 2:19 while Joan Massah won th ewomen's race in 2:39.
 
News From: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
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   Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank Marathon 2019: Everything you need to know (Detroit Free Press)
Here are vital information - road closures, schedule, route and more - for the 2019 Detroit International Marathon.
 
News From: Wednesday, August 21, 2019
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   Time is running out to sign up for the Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank Marathon (Detroit Free Press)
The registration for the 2019 Detroit Marathon, set on October 20, will close on Monday, August 26.
 
News From: Tuesday, August 20, 2019
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   Free Press Detroit Marathon: HGTV's Nicole Curtis named Race Ambassador (Detroit Free Press)
Organizers of the 2019 Detroit Marathon, set on October 20, named HGTV's Nicole Curtis as Race Ambassador.
 
News From: Tuesday, August 6, 2019
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   Deadline Coming Up For Detroit Free Press/TCF Marathon (CBS Detroit)
The 2019 Detroit Marathon, set on October 20, is expected to have more than 26,000 participants and the deadline for the registration is fast approaching.
 
News From: Wednesday, July 24, 2019
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   Detroit Free Press marathon New Balance runner of the week: Beth Chouinard (Detroit Free Press)
Another inspiring story from a runner of the 2019 Detroit Marathon on October 20.
 
News From: Sunday, October 21, 2018
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   Take a vow: Detroit Marathon runners marry during the race (Detroit Free Press)
Marathon runners Whitney Black and Steven Phillips wed midway through the 2018 Detroit Marathon.
 
News From: Wednesday, October 17, 2018
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   Couple to wed halfway through Detroit marathon (MLive Michigan)
For the first time, the Detroit Marathon will be the site of a wedding on Sunday, Oct. 21, between runners Whitney Black and Steven Phillips.
 
News From: Wednesday, July 25, 2018
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   Detroit Free Press marathon New Balance runner of the week: Gary Pinder (Detroit Free Press)
This week, Detroit Free Press Marathon highlights runner Gary Pinder, an inspiration for thosse with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
 
News From: Sunday, October 15, 2017
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   Florida Man, Russian-Born Woman Top Detroit Marathon Winners (CBS Detroit)
Jonathan Mott won the 40th Detroit Marathon in 2:22:53 while Valentyna Poltavska won the women's race in 2:43:54.
 
News From: Tuesday, October 10, 2017
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   Here's what you need to know for the Detroit Marathon 2017 (Curbed Detroit)
This provides vital information - route, street closures, weather and others - about the upcoming Detroit Marathon this Sunday, October 15.
 
News From: Thursday, July 20, 2017
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   Detroit Free Press marathon runner of the week: Mandy Mitroff (Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Free Press Marathon showcases one of its runners for the week: Mandy Mitroff.
 
News From: Friday, July 14, 2017
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   Detroit Marathon: Running Lab fits shoes differently, helps with marathon training (Detroit Free Press)
Running Lab, which does custom fitting and treadmill analysis to come up with the best pair of running shoes for customers, is partnering with Detroit Marathon this year to help with training.
 
News From: Sunday, May 21, 2017
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   Detroit marathon: Discount deadline looms; more volunteers needed (Detroit Free Press)
Updates on the Detroit Marathon set on October 15: registration fees will increase soon and more volunteers are needed.
 
News From: Saturday, January 7, 2017
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   Early-bird discounts for 2017 Detroit marathon sell out in 14 hours (Detroit Free Press)
Early discounted registration on Sunday for the 40th Detroit Free Press/Chemical Bank Marathon was sold out after 14 hours.
 
News From: Wednesday, December 28, 2016
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   Registration for 2017 Detroit marathon opens Jan. 1 (Detroit Free Press)
Registration for the 40th Detroit Free Press/Chemical Bank Marathon on Oct 15 2017 opens at the start of the year with discounted fees.
 
News From: Thursday, December 1, 2016
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   Still no shirts for thousands, weeks after Detroit marathon (WDIV Local 4 ClickOnDetroit)
Six weeks after the event, those who participated in the Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Maratho races still haven't received their shirts.
 
News From: Sunday, October 16, 2016
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   U.P. winner of Detroit International Marathon tops personal best (The Detroit News)
Alan Peterson won the 2016 Detroit International Marathon in 2:19:20 while Lioudmila Kortchaguina won the women's race in 2:43.54.
 
News From: Sunday, October 9, 2016
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   Detroit marathon 2016: Everything you need to know (Detroit Free Press)
This offers complete information on the 39th Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon this Sunday, October 16.
 
News From: Saturday, December 26, 2015
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   Detroit Marathon: Act fast, register Friday, receive deep discounts (Detroit Free Press)
At 12:01 a.m. Friday  New Year's Day  registration opens for the 39th Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon. Race organizers will offer deep discounts for early-bird registration at freepmarathon.com.
 
News From: Monday, October 19, 2015
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   Michigan Teacher Finishes First In Free Press Marathon (CBSDetroit.com)
Zachary Ornelas of Ann Arbor covered the course Sunday in 2 hours, 20 minutes, 22.5 seconds. Lyubov Denisova, a native of Moscow, won the womens race with a time of 2 hours, 41 minutes, 39 seconds.
 
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   Detroit marathon sets record, inspires proposals (Detroit Free Press)
The 38th Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon events attracted a record-setting 27,833 registrants.
 
News From: Sunday, October 18, 2015
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   Running the Detroit marathon? Bring earmuffs (Detroit Free Press)
As marathoners wait at the starting line, they can expect a brisk morning -- with temps in the low 30s around the start of the race, said National Weather Service Meteorologist Dan Thompson. By around noon, he said, temperatures will get up to about the mid-40s.
 
   Chilly Detroit Marathon Weather (Click on Detroit)
Its a chilly start to our Sunday, with temperatures during the Detroit Marathon slowly rising through the thirties. Wind should blow from the west at 5 to 10 mph during the race. Many of us will see plenty of cloud cover to start our day, but increasing sunshine will be a trend during the afternoon. Highs today once again in the mid to upper 40s.
 
News From: Thursday, October 15, 2015
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   Detroit Marathon Road Closures (Detroit Free Press)
Road closings loom this weekend for the Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon  which has races on both Saturday and Sunday  but motorists can plan ahead to steer clear of backups in downtown Detroit, at the Ambassador Bridge, in the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and on Belle Isle.
 
News From: Tuesday, September 1, 2015
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   Freep Marathon notes: Final signee, number of entrants (Detroit Free Press)
The dust has settled following Tuesday night's registration deadline for the international races in the 38th Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon. The field has reached 26,045 runners, walkers, wheelers and handcylists  a 3% increase from the same time last summer at the international deadline.
 
News From: Thursday, August 20, 2015
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   Mock Attack On Freep Marathon (BlackBurnNews.com)
The exercise scenario focuses on the prevention, response, and recovery of simulated attacks on the annual Detroit Free Press Talmer Bank Marathon, which involves runners on both sides of the border. The purpose is to test plans and policies of federal, provincial, state, and local area agencies in response to a transportation security incident.
 

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