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Spooky Sprint Logo
October 25, 2026
100-500 runners
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Spooky Sprint KC Half Marathon 10k & 5k Logo
October 10, 2026
1-100 runners
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October 4, 2026
100-500 runners
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Grand Rapids Marathon
October 18, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
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November 8, 2026
500-1000 runners
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June 13, 2026
100-500 runners
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June 20, 2026
1-100 runners
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June 20, 2026
100-500 runners
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July 11, 2026
100-500 runners
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August 16, 2026
500-1000 runners
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September 20, 2026
500-1000 runners
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September 19, 2026
1-100 runners
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September 13, 2026
100-500 runners
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September 12, 2026
100-500 runners
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Mt. Baldhead Challenge Half Marathon & 10k
September 12, 2026
100-500 runners
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October 24, 2026
500-1000 runners
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April 25, 2026
100-500 runners
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April 11, 2026
1-100 runners
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Hometown Half Marathon LOGO
May 3, 2026
100-500 runners
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July 25, 2026
100-500 runners
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Running in Michigan

FAQ

What are the most popular Michigan half marathons?

The three most popular Michigan half marathons are the Detroit Free Press Half Marathon with 3,200 finishers, the Bayshore Half Marathon with 2,942 finishers, and the Dexter Ann Arbor Run Half Marathon with 1,542 finishers.

What are the best Michigan half marathons for beginners in 2024?

The half marathons we most frequently recommend as the best for beginners are:
The Detroit Free Press Half Marathon: As it’s one of the only half marathons that has participants running in two different countries – the United States and Canada – as you cross the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor Tunnel.
The Bayshore Half Marathon: A point-to-point flat and scenic half marathon that’s become a midwest running institution.

Which months can I run a half marathon in Michigan?

You can run a half marathon in Michigan in February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.

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