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September 28, 2025
100-500 runners
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Pave the Way Logo
September 6, 2025
100-500 runners
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August 10, 2025
100-500 runners
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Kensington Aloha Runs logo
July 27, 2025
100-500 runners
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February 7, 2026
100-500 runners
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April 18, 2026
100-500 runners
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Hometown Half Marathon Logo
May 25, 2025
100-500 runners
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Hometown Half Marathon logo
May 24, 2025
100-500 runners
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April 26, 2026
100-500 runners
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September 13, 2025
1-100 runners
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July 4, 2025
1-100 runners
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February 21, 2026
100-500 runners
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Hurt the Dirt Trail Races Marathon Half Marathon & 10k logo
April 25, 2026
100-500 runners
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April 11, 2026
1-100 runners
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Run to the Center of the World Half Marathon 10k & 5k
October 14, 2025
1-100 runners
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Betsie Valley Trail Run
September 22, 2024
1-100 runners
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September 28, 2025
1-100 runners
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The Legend Half Marathon 10M & 5M Logo
October 25, 2025
1-100 runners
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April 26, 2025
100-500 runners
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June 20, 2026
1,000-10,000 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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