When & Where

Race

April 10, 2027

Start and Finish at Ford Field Park 500 Monroe, Dearborn, MI 48124

You can park at the start/finish at Ford Field Park or at any of the nearby parking areas listed HERE.

Start Times:

26.2M - 7:15AM

5K - 8:00AM

10K - 8:00AM

13.1M - 8:45AM

10M Training Mission - 8:45AM

KIDS' MARATHON - 1.2 MILE STARTING TIMES AND WAVE COLORS

11:40am: White Wave - Individuals not in group

12:00pm: Blue Wave - All Dearborn Wave

12:20pm: Orange Wave

12:40pm: Green Wave

What You Get

Get ready for an out-of-this-world race experience at the Martian Invasion of Races! Whether you're chasing a personal best or just joining the invasion for fun, you'll enjoy a race day packed with Martian-themed excitement.

Custom Finisher Medal: Celebrate your mission accomplished with a Martian-themed finisher medal.

Professionally Timed Race: Chip timing and online results to track your performance.

Aid Stations: On-course hydration to keep you fueled throughout your mission.

Post-Race Refreshments: Refuel and celebrate after crossing the finish line.

An Out-of-This-World Atmosphere: A fun, welcoming race experience with plenty of Martian spirit!

Optional Martian Gear: Add an official Martian Invasion of Races shirt, hat, or patch to your registration to commemorate your mission!

Course

All the Martian courses are wide, beautiful, and lightly rolling.

You can view course maps, elevation profiles/data, and download gpx files HERE.

The half marathon has a 4.75 hour time limit.

The marathon has a 6.5 hour time limit and an intermediate cutoff at the end of the first loop. Runners must be through mile 12.8 (Brady and Morley) by 10:26am or they will be turned towards the finish and be scored as a half marathon finisher. Marathon USATF course certification number MI26002MN.

Aid Stations

Aid stations will be approximately every 2 miles with Absopure water and Gatorade. GU will be available at miles (3.5, 4.2, 6.9, 8.3, 9.9, 16.6, 17.3, 20, 21.4, and 23) for the half and full marathons. Bathrooms will be available every 5 miles. See the interactive map below for more information.

Awards

Post-race: Plan on hangin' out after you finish! Stick around for some delicious food and great deals at the Martian Retail Shop!

Awards:

Finisher medals to all finishers!

Overall Awards - top three male and female finishers in each race based on gun time

Age Group Awards - 3-Deep in 5-year Age Groups based on chip time.

Additional 10K Awards:

Male & female overall winner - $500

Male & female overall 2nd - $300

Male & female overall 3rd - $200

Masters male & female overall winner - $150

Lodging

Host Hotel - Courtyard Detroit Dearborn

Location: 5200 Mercury Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126

Distance from start: 3.2 Miles

Reservations: Details coming soon

Concessions and Amenities:

Extraterrestrial Atmosphere

Before and After the Races Snacks and Refreshments

24 Hour Fitness Space Center Spa and Pool

On-site Bistro serving Dinner, Breakfast and Starbucks

Free Parking for Space Ships, Shuttles and Rockets

Located next to Shopping Plaza and Several Restaurants

On-Site Laundry

Complimentary Late Check Out