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Detroit Free Press Marathon returns Oct. 17-19: Parking, road closures, tracking, more

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October 16, 2025

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Detroit Free Press Marathon returns Oct. 17-19: Parking, road closures, tracking, more

More than 26,000 runners are registered for the 48th annual Detroit Free Press Marathon weekend, Oct. 17-19.
The event features eight sold-out races —including two international border crossings— parties, live music, food and tens of thousands of spectators.

The largest international race in North America returns to Detroit this weekend — and crosses into Windsor.

The 48th annual Detroit Free Press Marathon, presented by MSU Federal Credit Union, will send runners over the Ambassador Bridge into Canada and back through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, rain or shine.

The marathon weekend runs Oct. 17-19 and features eight sold-out races, two international border crossings, live music, food and tens of thousands of spectators. More than 26,000 participants are registered this year.

Sunday’s races — the Marathon, International Half, Motor City Half and Marathon Relay — sold out faster than ever before, organizers said. The event also includes Saturday’s 5K, 1-Mile Presented by Precision Garage Door, Kids Marathon Presented by Priority Health, and Meijer Little Detroit Dash.

Marathon weekend schedule and events

The weekend begins with the free Health and Fitness Expo at Huntington Place, open from 1-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18. The event features Detroit Free Press Marathon apparel and vendors offering the latest in running shoes, clothing, nutrition, technology and more.

Other weekend highlights include the official warm-up party Friday at Chalet 313 in Campus Martius, from 7–9 p.m., and the Blessing of the Sneakers service Saturday at 5 p.m. at Ss. Peter & Paul Jesuit Church.

Race start times:

Saturday, Oct. 18:
- 1-mile: 8:25 a.m.
- 5K: 8:50 a.m.
- Meijer Little Detroit Dash: 10:05 a.m.
- Kids marathon: 10:15 a.m.
Sunday, Oct. 19:
- Gear check: opens at 5:30 a.m. at Monroe Street and Woodward Avenue.
- International marathon: 7 a.m. (Adaptive athletes start at 6:58 a.m.)
- International half-marathon: 7 a.m.
- Marathon relay: 7 a.m.
- Motor City half-marathon: 10:30 a.m.
- Awards ceremony: 11 a.m.
- After party “Conquered” at Campus Martius: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

Where do the races kick off?

All Saturday races are held on the Detroit Riverfront and start at Atwater and Rivard streets. All Sunday races begin on Fort Street between the Lodge Service Drive and Third Avenue, with the finish line at the intersection of Woodward Ave. and Congress Street at the foot of the Michigan Soldiers’ and Sailors’ monument in Campus Martius Park.

For maps of the marathon, half-marathons, relay and 5K courses, see our previous coverage: Detroit Free Press Marathon 2025: Route, maps, parking, road closures to know.

Weather during marathon weekend

Runners and spectators at this year’s Detroit Free Press Marathon should brace for a warm but wet weekend, with showers, possible thunderstorms and gusty winds expected to hit the Detroit-Windsor area, according to forecasters.

Friday: Starts dry with highs in the mid-60s before a 30%–40% chance of evening showers.
Saturday: Highs in the mid to upper 70s, with a brief dry stretch expected late morning into early afternoon. Rain chances then increase to 70% to 80% by the evening.
Sunday: Marathon day brings an 80% chance of showers, possible thunderstorms and winds gusting 25–40 mph, with highs near 66 degrees.

“It’s not really looking to be a pleasant Sunday at all, especially for anyone who’s walking or running in the marathon,” said Alex Mannion, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in White Lake Township.

Experts recommend runners wear light, moisture-wicking layers, shoes with traction and a hat to keep rain off the face.

Detroit marathon 2025 road closures and restrictions

Roads along the course will begin closing as early as 4 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19, when the full marathon and international crossings take place. Drivers are encouraged to park outside the course perimeter and plan extra travel time.

Sunday road closures include:

Monroe Street: Closed from Randolph Street to the I-375 Service Drive.
Northbound streets off Jefferson Avenue: Limited access north of St. Aubin Street.
Grand River (southbound): Closed at Cass Avenue.
Woodward Avenue (southbound): Closed south of Adelaide Street.
Lafayette Street (westbound): Closed at Iroquois Avenue.
Fort Street (eastbound) in Corktown: Closed at Grand Boulevard.
Lodge Freeway (southbound): Closed after Howard Street.
M-10 South: Closed at Howard Street.

The Ambassador Bridge will have restricted traffic, and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel will be closed from 6:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19.

Detroit Free Press Marathon parking

Marathon organizers recommend booking your parking in advance via SpotHero. Reserve your parking spot using the Detroit Free Press Marathon SpotHero Parking Page.

Race packets

International race packets must be picked up in person at the Health and Fitness Expo on Friday or Saturday. Packets for the Motor City Half Marathon, 5K, 1-Mile, Kids Marathon and Meijer Little Detroit Dash can be collected at the expo by the runner or someone with a printed confirmation email. Runners in the 5K, 1-Mile, Kids Marathon and Meijer Little Detroit Dash may also pick up packets Saturday morning near the start/finish line.

All international race participants must bring valid travel documents to pick up their race packets.

Tracking runners and results

Live runner tracking is available on the Detroit Free Press Marathon app, which lets users search runners by name or bib number in the “start tracking” feature. The app can be downloaded on Apple or Android devices. Unofficial results will be posted on the marathon’s website immediately after the races.

Awards will be presented during the on-stage ceremony at 11 a.m. Sunday at Campus Martius as part of the Conquered after party, featuring food trucks, photo ops and live music.

For any other details, download the 2025 Marathon Guide here or visit freepmarathon.com.

Nour Rahal is a trending and breaking news reporter. Email her: nrahal@freepress.com. Follow her on Twitter @nrahal1.

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RECAP: Detroit’s lack of execution results in 5-2 loss at Carolina | Detroit Red Wings

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March 1, 2026

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RECAP: Detroit’s lack of execution results in 5-2 loss at Carolina | Detroit Red Wings

RALEIGH, N.C. – Wrapping up the February portion of their 2025-26 regular-season schedule, the Detroit Red Wings unfortunately spent most of their Saturday night playing catch-up in an eventual 5-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center.

“They’re a heck of a team,” Detroit captain Dylan Larkin said. “This is a hard building to play in…They’re the class of the East, and you got to come in here at some point and get points. I just didn’t think we executed. We allowed them to be on top of us and come back in waves on Talbs.”

Goalie Cam Talbot made 30 saves in his first start since Jan. 22 for the Red Wings (34-20-6; 74 points), who moved to 11-5-2 on the road since Dec. 6. Meanwhile, turning aside 27 shots netminder Frederik Andersen helped the Hurricanes (38-15-6; 82 points) win their fifth straight game and extend their point streak to 12.

“We’re leaving without points, so that’s real disappointing,” Detroit head coach Todd McLellan said. “I thought that the game was real fast to begin with. There was a lot of pace going both ways. It was a good game for us to play in. A lot of their offensive opportunities came off of basically our tape…[Carolina] really took advantage of our mistakes.”

Detroit held steady against Carolina’s characteristically heavy, initial 10-minute push in the opening frame, but the leaders of the Metropolitan Division went up 1-0 when Taylor Hall blocked Simon Edvinsson’s shot attempt in their defensive zone and proceeded to score on a breakaway at 14:05. Then with eight seconds left in the period, while the hosts were on the man advantage, Sebastian Aho’s shot from the left face-off circle deflected off Edvinsson’s stick down low and into the back of the net to extend their lead to 2-0.

“They come out flying and shoot a lot of pucks,” Larkin said. “You can’t really pay attention to the shot clock because they fire it from everywhere, but I liked our start. It’s just that we had some times where we didn’t execute, and they score with eight seconds left. That’s a tough one, but we responded well. We won the second period.”

The Hurricanes struck again just 2:52 into that second period, as Eric Robinson jammed a wrist shot from the top of the crease to push ahead 3-0. But in a span of just 47 seconds late in the stanza, the Red Wings beat Andersen twice to put the hosts on their heels and make it a one-goal game going into the second intermission.

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Teenager injured in shooting near Detroit school, police say

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February 28, 2026

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Teenager injured in shooting near Detroit school, police say

Nick Lentz

February 28, 2026 / 4:36 PM EST
/ CBS Detroit

A teenage male is recovering and police are investigating after a shooting near a school on the east side of Detroit on Friday night.

According to police, the incident happened at 8:28 p.m. on the 3400 block of St. Aubin Street, the same area where the Detroit Edison Public School Academy’s Early College of Excellence is located.

Officials said an altercation ensued inside a building on the block and continued outside. An individual then fired shots that struck the male, whose age has yet to be disclosed, according to police. He was taken to the hospital where he was in stable condition on Saturday.

According to The Detroit News, the altercation was a fight that broke out during Detroit Edison’s boys basketball game against Detroit University Prep.

As of Saturday afternoon, police haven’t shared whether any arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Duluth Police Department at 313-596-5740 or Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1-800-773-2587.

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Preview: February 28 vs. Detroit | Carolina Hurricanes

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February 28, 2026

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Preview: February 28 vs. Detroit | Carolina Hurricanes

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes will try to extend their point streak to a dozen games on Saturday, when they go head-to-head with the Detroit Red Wings.

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When: Saturday, February 28

Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m. ET

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Listen: 99.9 The Fan, Hurricanes App

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Canes Record: 37-15-6 (80 Points, 1st – Metropolitan Division)

Canes Last Game: 5-4 Win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, Feb. 26

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Red Wings Record: 34-19-6 (74 Points, T-2nd – Atlantic Division)

Red Wings Last Game: 2-1 Win (OT) over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, Feb. 26

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