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Detroit Marathon
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International Half-Marathon.
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US-Only Half-Marathon
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Marathon Relay.
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Spectator Guide.
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Race Etiquette............................................................................................................
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www.teamwoodside.org
woodsiderunners@gmail.com
248-515-2938
Downtown Detroit
THE STORY
Team Woodside is a community of people helping each other cross the finish line while
raising funds to protect orphans. Team Woodside will be running and walking the Detroit
Free Press Marathon through the streets of Detroit.
Why Orphans?
Every child deserves a safe home. Over 2 million Akha people live in Myanmar, Laos,
Vietnam, Cambodia, and Southern China. Akha orphans are victims of the Southeast
Asia sex slave trade. Vulnerable orphans are targets, and nearly 100,000 girls and boys
now work as prostitutes. Woodside Bible Church built the Thailand Orphanage, offering
a safe and caring environment for orphans. Team Woodside partners with the Thailand
Orphanage, helping to create fullness of life for children in need.
How Does It Work?
Team Woodside equips people to make a huge impact on orphans through endurance
events, while inviting people into personal journeys of health, physical fitness, and
community. Many people want to get in shape and do it for a cause, but dont know
where to start. Team Woodside offers a fun and powerful way for people to tackle both.
Members of Team Woodside do two things: train for the race and raise funds for
orphans. Team Woodside provides training programs and resources, as well as a
personal fundraising webpage to help. Team Woodside provides group training, offering
team members a place to invite friends.
AMAZING . . . ONLY $32
Through the Team Woodside Thailand orphanage, $32 pays the cost for one month to
care for a child. $384 provides shelter and care for a child for an entire year. These
funds give children shelter, care, and education, providing fullness of life for needy
orphans. This will prevent innocent girls and boys from being tricked into the evil sex
trade. It opens the door to a promising future . . . the kind of life God intends.
CROWDRISE
Team Woodside partners with CrowdRise, an innovative online fundraising tool. Each
team member creates a personal online fundraising page and commits to raising funds
for the orphans. Make an eternal difference and encourage a Team Woodside member
by donating to their fundraising page in crowdrise.com at Team Woodside.
Free marathon day transportation is arranged for Team Woodside, Woodside Bible
Church, and their family and friends.
Transportation Hours for the Detroit Free Press Marathon Team Woodside Race
Retreat, Federal Reserve Building, 160 W. Fort Street, Detroit, Michigan
Sunday, October 18 - Shuttle Buses
From Team Woodside Race Retreat, Federal Reserve Building, 160 W. Fort
Street, Detroit, Michigan
To Woodside Detroit Campus, 123 Selden Street, Detroit, Michigan
5:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
All transportation concludes at 3:00 p.m.
Road Closures
There will be multiple road closures downtown throughout the weekend and race day.
We strongly recommend early arrival on race day to ensure you dont experience
difficulties with the 6:00 a.m. road closures for the course. Plan ahead!
Information Station
Looking for information about the
race? An Information Volunteer will
be stationed at Team Woodside
Race Retreat and will answer your
questions about race day events.
Computers will also be available for
you to check your results after the
race.
Restrooms
Porta-johns are located adjacent
to Team Woodside Race Retreat.
Porta-johns are provided by the
Detroit Free Press Marathon.
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Photos
Have your race day photo taken with
your friends and family. Team
Woodside will provide volunteer
photographers to take your special
photo.
Team Woodside photographers will
be on the course and at the Team
Woodside Race Retreat taking
pictures of you. Team Woodside will
provide those photos to you.
Lunch
11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Picnic Box Lunch and Beverages
A picnic box lunch and beverage is
provided free of charge to each
member of Team Woodside. Picnic
box lunches and beverages are
available for others for $3.00.
Race Day Celebration
Youve worked so hard and youve
done your best. Now, its time to
celebrate with your family and friends
for fun and relaxation. Your wristband
must be worn at all times to gain entry
into Team Woodside Race Retreat.
Reunion with Family and Friends
Let your family and friends know to
meet you at Team Woodside Race
Retreat.
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The marathon course offers international appeal, traversing both downtown Detroit and
Windsor, Ontario, crossing the border at both the Ambassador Bridge and DetroitWindsor Tunnel. You will run through historic neighborhoods, around beautiful Belle
Isle, and along the spectacular RiverWalk.
The Start
The start line is near the
intersection of Fort Street and Cass
Avenue, one block from the Team
Woodside Race Retreat. With a
wave start, smaller groups of
participants are sent off at twominute intervals beginning at 7:00
a.m., which eases congestion in
those early miles. Groups are based
on the projected pace on the
registration form.
International Event
The Marathon division is an international event crossing U.S. and Canadian borders
twice. It is a privilege and an honor to use the Ambassador Bridge and the DetroitWindsor Tunnel. Do not drop articles of clothing, water bottles, tissue, or paper cups as
you run across these prestigious landmarks.
Restroom Facilities
Portable restroom facilities will be available at the start area, on the course, and in the
finish line area.
Time Requirements
You must be able to complete the marathon in six and a half hours from the time the
Last Chance Pacer crosses the start line. The marathon course will close at 2:00 p.m.
A Last Chance Pacer is a person who will travel at the average pace needed to cross
the finish line at six and a half hours. Your progress will be monitored throughout the
race. If you fall significantly behind the Last Chance Pacer, you will be given fair
warning to pick up the pace. If you cant keep pace, you will be required to board a bus
following the last chance pacer to be transported back to the Start/Finish area.
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The marathon offers two international border crossings during the course of the event.
To continue providing
the unique opportunity
of crossing the border
twice, the DetroitWindsor Tunnel must
re-open to vehicular
traffic at 10:00 a.m. To
ensure your safety
and to meet all time
limits, the Detroit Free
Press Marathon has
established
milestones. Please
carefully review these
milestones.
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The US-Only Half-Marathon course is wonderfully flat. You will weave through some
pretty cool Detroit neighborhoods, including Indian Village and Belle Isle, a nice little
island park in the Detroit river. Some of the last miles are along the lovely International
Riverwalk, which will be a welcome distraction from the weariness in your legs.
The Start
The Start Line is on Congress Street between Woodward Avenue and Bates Street. The
final turn west will be from Griswold Street onto Fort Street, and the Finish Line is near
the intersection of Fort Street and Cass Avenue, one block from the Team Woodside
Race Retreat.
Restroom Facilities
Portable restroom facilities will be available at the start area, on the course, and in the
finish line area.
Time Requirements
A Last Chance Pacer will be provided for this event. These pacers will travel at the
average pace needed to cross the finish line at three hours and thirty minutes. Your
progress will be monitored throughout the race. If you fall significantly behind the Last
Chance Pacer, you will be given fair warning to pick up the pace. If you cant keep
pace, you will be required to board a bus following the pacers to be transported back to
the Start/Finish area. The half marathon course will close at 2:00 p.m.
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A team of five runners will cover the entire 26.2 mile distance. Each runner will run one
leg of 3-7 miles.
Getting to your Right Start Location
Before your team splits up to the four winds, its important to take note where each team
member is going. Make a plan now to meet up after the race at Team Woodside
Race Retreat! Here is a summary for each leg.
Leg #1 (6.2 Miles) - Participants go to the main start-finish line at the corner of Fort
Street and Cass Street, to line up with the rest of the marathon and international half
marathon runners. You will line up in the wave corral corresponding to the letter on your
bib number.
Leg #2 (6.4 Miles) - You are on a mission to board your bus to Windsor, which
departs at 6:15 a.m. If you miss this bus, it is unlikely that your team will get an official
time, unless somehow you can convince the runner on Leg #1 to run a double leg!
Leg #3 (6.2 Miles) - Relax you have the least stress of all! You can casually watch
the start of the race, then walk to your exchange point at Michigan Avenue and Shelby
Street, a short walk or warm up jog away from the start-finish area or the Relay buses.
Leg #4 (3.0 Miles) - Buses designated #4 will depart at 7:00 a.m. for exchange #4
located at E. Jefferson & Baldwin (only runners with designated Leg #4 bibs will be
allowed to enter these buses). Look for your Leg # in the front window to make sure you
are getting onto the correct bus!
Leg #5 (4.4 Miles) - Buses designated #5 will depart at 7:00 a.m. for exchange #5 on
Belle Isle, Sunset Drive, and Casino Way (only runners with designated Leg #5 bibs will
be allowed to enter these buses). IMPORTANT: You are the only runner who will
receive your medal at the Finish Line. If youre running multiple legs, make sure you
have the designated Leg #5 bib on when finishing or you will not receive any medals.
Please note there is NO TEAM RUN-IN across the finish line. Any team that has more
than one member crossing the finish line will be disqualified.
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Live Tracking
Spectators and participants can live track runners on race day through the Detroit Free
Press Marathon App or through the Live Tracking website. Simply enter in the name or
bib number of the person you're following and track their progress in real time.
Participants can also share their results via Twitter through both the App and Live
Tracking site. Spread the word about your great accomplishment!
Race Start Times
6:58 a.m. - Disabilities Division
7:00 a.m. - Marathon, International Half-Marathon, and Marathon Relay
10:30 a.m. - U.S.-Only Half-Marathon
Race Day Parking
We recommend parking at Woodside Detroit Campus at 123 Selden Street, Detroit,
Michigan and taking the shuttle to the Team Woodside Race Retreat. However, you
may want to drive to a place along the course to cheer. If so, be sure to park outside the
course route for easier egress.
The People Mover
The Detroit People Mover will be in full operation on Sunday beginning at 5:00 a.m. Two
People Mover stations are located near the Team Woodside Hospitality Suite near the
Start/Finish Line Cobo Center, Michigan Avenue, Fort/Cass, and Financial District.
Best Places to Cheer
1. Start/Finish Line
2. Detroit-Windsor Tunnel Exit
3. Mexican Town
4. Corktown
5. Michigan Avenue
6. Indian Village
7. Belle Isle
8. The RiverWalk
9. Washington Blvd/Fort Street
Road Closures
Between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., streets in the surrounding course area
will be closed to traffic at certain times during the race. Police officers will allow vehicles
to cross the course when possible, according to runner safety.
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Lets Get Social. Connect with Team Woodside on Facebook and get the latest
news and chat on Twitter!
Facebook.com/woodsiderunners
Facebook.com/groups/woodsiderunners
twitter.com/woodsiderunners
Follow us on Instagram
Are you taking pictures of your runner or walker? Share your pictures on Facebook and
Instagram. And, add the hashtag #teamwoodside.
#teamwoodside
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Team Woodside requests that you consider these etiquette tips as you enjoy the Detroit
Free Press Marathon.
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Shout words of
encouragement to other
runners. You will hear words of
encouragement in return.
www.teamwoodside.org
woodsiderunners@gmail.com