Detroit Marathon
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The Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon is a 42.195 kilometres (26.2 mi) race run every October in Detroit, Michigan. The marathon
course is international, crossing the Ambassador Bridge
and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel between Detroit, Michigan
, USA and Windsor, Ontario
, Canada
. Due to its use of the tunnel, the race is able to boast that it has the only official underwater international mile in the world, as the tunnel runs underneath the Detroit River
. The race is a USATF-certified, Boston-qualifier course.
Apart from the main event, there is also a half-marathon, a relay and a 5 km fun run.
The 2009 overall winner was Nicholas Stanko (Haslett, Michigan
) in a time of 2:20:22. The female winner was Sarah Plaxton (Highland, Michigan), who achieved a time of 2:57:09. The first prize for the marathon was $5,000.
2009's field was a record 19,326 runners who participated.
In 2009, three men died participating in the half marathon race.
In 2010, there was musical entertainment, such as the Detroit Party Marching Band
at the half mile station.
Marathon
The marathon is a long-distance running event with an official distance of 42.195 kilometres , that is usually run as a road race...
course is international, crossing the Ambassador Bridge
Ambassador Bridge
The Ambassador Bridge is a suspension bridge that connects Detroit, Michigan, in the United States, with Windsor, Ontario, in Canada. It is the busiest international border crossing in North America in terms of trade volume: more than 25 percent of all merchandise trade between the United States...
and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel between Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit is the major city among the primary cultural, financial, and transportation centers in the Metro Detroit area, a region of 5.2 million people. As the seat of Wayne County, the city of Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan and serves as a major port on the Detroit River...
, USA and Windsor, Ontario
Windsor, Ontario
Windsor is the southernmost city in Canada and is located in Southwestern Ontario at the western end of the heavily populated Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. It is within Essex County, Ontario, although administratively separated from the county government. Separated by the Detroit River, Windsor...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. Due to its use of the tunnel, the race is able to boast that it has the only official underwater international mile in the world, as the tunnel runs underneath the Detroit River
Detroit River
The Detroit River is a strait in the Great Lakes system. The name comes from the French Rivière du Détroit, which translates literally as "River of the Strait". The Detroit River has served an important role in the history of Detroit and is one of the busiest waterways in the world. The river...
. The race is a USATF-certified, Boston-qualifier course.
Apart from the main event, there is also a half-marathon, a relay and a 5 km fun run.
The 2009 overall winner was Nicholas Stanko (Haslett, Michigan
Haslett, Michigan
Haslett is an unincorporated community in Ingham County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a census-designated place used for statistical purposes. The population was 11,283 at the 2000 census. Though it has its own school district and post office , Haslett is administered by Meridian Charter...
) in a time of 2:20:22. The female winner was Sarah Plaxton (Highland, Michigan), who achieved a time of 2:57:09. The first prize for the marathon was $5,000.
2009's field was a record 19,326 runners who participated.
In 2009, three men died participating in the half marathon race.
In 2010, there was musical entertainment, such as the Detroit Party Marching Band
Detroit Party Marching Band
The Detroit Party Marching Band is a guerrilla band based in Detroit, Michigan. The band appears at events unexpectedly. The band has played at events such as the Hamtramck Labor Day Parade, 2010 Detroit Free Press Marathon, HONK!. in Somerville, MA, and many bars, parties and other events...
at the half mile station.
Winners
| Date | Male Athlete | Country | Time | Female Athlete | Country | Time | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| b | c | d | e | f | g | h |