Martian Invasion of Races
Dearborn, Michigan, United States
Apr 11, 2026 - Saturday
5k, 10k, 26k, Half-marathon, Marathon
Race Information
Courses are traffic free and fast! The Full Marathon is a Boston Marathon Qualifying course.
Enjoy out-of-this-world Martian medals for all finishers in the 5K, 10K, 13.1M, 26K, and marathon, plus a post-race party packed with alien-themed fun! There’s something for everyone, including the Kids' Martian Marathon, designed to inspire health and fitness in young runners.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: Yes
Kids Run: Yes
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