Marathons in Michigan

Michigan is home to 3 marathons in our database in United States, spread across cities including Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Traverse City. Detroit Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 5,500 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events. Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.

Traverse City, Michigan, United States🇺🇸

Bayshore Marathon

The Bayshore Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each May on a scenic bay road in Traverse City, United States. It is one of the purest PR courses in the Midwest thanks to calm roads and minimal elevation change. The route passes Grand Traverse Bay, orchard country, and quiet water-side roads with long blue-lake views. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027

Detroit, Michigan, United States🇺🇸

Detroit Marathon

The Detroit Marathon draws approximately 5,500 finishers on an urban road in Detroit, United States. The course starts and finishes in downtown Detroit. Mostly flat with climbs on the bridge and tunnel approaches.

Next race: Sunday, 18 October 2026

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States🇺🇸

Grand Rapids Marathon

The Grand Rapids Marathon draws approximately 1,300 finishers each October on an urban road in Grand Rapids, United States. It is known regionally as a dependable Midwest BQ course. The course passes the Grand River, city parks, and long straight sections through neighborhoods built for even splits. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

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Toledo, Ohio, United States🇺🇸· 213 km away

Glass City Marathon

The Glass City Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each April on an urban road in Toledo, United States. It is one of the Midwest's best-known Boston-qualifier courses because the layout stays smooth and fast. The course passes Old West End boulevards, Ottawa Park, and wide residential roads designed for uninterrupted rhythm. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States🇺🇸· 256 km away

Lakefront Milwaukee Marathon

The Lakefront Milwaukee Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each October along Lake Michigan's western shore. The course passes the Art Museum with its Burke Brise Soleil wings, Veterans Park, and the Oak Leaf Trail on flat lakeside terrain. October's crisp Great Lakes autumn and the iconic Calatrava museum backdrop make it Wisconsin's premier marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Chicago, Illinois, United States🇺🇸· 288 km awayWorld Marathon Major

Chicago Marathon

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon winds through 29 diverse neighbourhoods of the Windy City. Known for its flat, fast course and enthusiastic Midwest crowds, Chicago has hosted landmark performances including Kelvin Kiptum's previous men's world record (2:00:35, 2023) and Ruth Chepngetich's all-time women's record (2:09:56, 2024). It remains a favourite for runners chasing Boston qualifying times.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States🇺🇸· 290 km away

Green Bay Marathon

The Cellcom Green Bay Marathon attracts approximately 1,800 finishers each May along the Fox River and Lake Michigan shoreline in Titletown USA. The course passes Lambeau Field, the CityDeck riverfront, and the Bay Beach area on flat Wisconsin terrain. May's mild Great Lakes spring and the Packers-country atmosphere make it Wisconsin's flagship marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 23 May 2027

Appleton, Wisconsin, United States🇺🇸· 309 km away

Fox Cities Marathon

The Fox Cities Marathon draws approximately 1,400 finishers each September on an urban and suburban road in Appleton, United States. Linking several Wisconsin communities gives the event a bigger footprint than its finisher count suggests. The course passes Fox River communities, tree-lined neighborhood roads, and steady crowd support through the valley cities. Fox River communities, tree-lined neighborhood roads, and steady crowd support through Wisconsin's valley cities give September's race a bigger footprint than its finisher count.

Next race: Sunday, 6 September 2026