Michigan · October
October Races in Michigan
Find races in Michigan taking place in October. Compare dates, locations, distances and registration information. Explore 24 race with a confirmed dates.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 24
- Active listings
- 146
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October Races in Michigan: common questions
- How many races are there in Michigan in October?
- RaceRove currently lists 24 upcoming races in Michigan in October with a confirmed date, plus 122 annual events usually held that month whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- What is the biggest race in Michigan in October?
- By estimated field size, the largest event is the Detroit Free Press Marathon, with about 30,000 runners across all of its distances.
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