Detroit Free Press International Marathon

The City of Windsor is gearing up to join in the excitement of the Detroit International Free Press Marathon! One of the few truly international marathon courses in the world, the event attracts racers from across the globe. The racecourse showcases iconic and historic neighbourhoods in Detroit and includes crossings between Canada and the US via the Ambassador Bridge and the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel, as well as a stretch along Windsor’s waterfront and a new route running around Windsor City Hall and City Hall Square.

City of Windsor is partnering with the Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association, Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island, the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel and local businesses and stakeholders in the city’s downtown core. In support for our neighbours to the North, the City is set to host FIVE cheer zones in addition to an array of local activities and events all weekend long of the big race, bringing the excitement of the Marathon to Windsor, while providing opportunities for Windsorites to “Line the Drive” to cheer on the 26,000 runners from 43 countries, including 4,000 Canadians, competing in the race this year.