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July 4, 2026
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July 25, 2026
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July 18, 2026
100-500 runners
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August 30, 2026
100-500 runners
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October 3, 2026
1-100 runners
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October 11, 2025
1-100 runners
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May 23, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
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May 17, 2026
100-500 runners
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June 27, 2026
100-500 runners
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July 25, 2026
100-500 runners
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July 12, 2026
1-100 runners
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August 30, 2026
100-500 runners
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MISH Waterfront Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
June 6, 2026
1-100 runners
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February 14, 2026
100-500 runners
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May 31, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
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June 28, 2026
500-1000 runners
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July 19, 2026
1-100 runners
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December 6, 2025
100-500 runners
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13 Ghosts Half Marathon logo
October 12, 2025
100-500 runners
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Great Lakes Shipwreck Half Marathon and 5K logo
October 4, 2025
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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