This was my third marathon (I have run Marine Corps and Flying Pig) and had a great time. I foud the course a little hard on the knees - there was a lot of concrete instead of ashphalt that I am used to running on. The climb into and out of Ford Field at the end were a little painful, but it's nice to finish on the field! I really enjoyed the Ambassador Bridge and the Tunnel - they, to me, were unique to this course. One thing I would not recommend - the race hotel (the Marriott and the Renaissance Centre). We had a number of issues with them and I personally would not book back in there if we came for a second time.

Friendly people in Detroit. The expo could use some speakers, but it was a very nice course - some roads are a little rough but most of the course interesting and was run on a nice route.

On the downside, we ran past the Detroit Free Press building and there was not a soul there; since it's their marathon, I thought there would be a band and a group of well wishers. Also I was so excited about running into Ford Field, but my family and friends weren't allowed on the field AT ALL, and had to stay outside to try to find me after the run. It was very confusing. I hope next time they have it so the spectactors can be on the sidelines of the course on the field, as that was disappointing.

But I would definitely put this race on your list to run sometime.

I use to have a sailboat, but with kids in hockey and dance can't afford the sport any longer. Now, I tack my way up the Detroit River by running. I realized my progress on the Belle Isle bridge and reflected. I'll have these memories for a lifetime. I've done four Port Huron to Mackinaw races, even 1985, but the sense of accomplishment I get from running a marathon is wild.

This marathon was an extraordinary experience for me. Running across the Ambassador Bridge into Windsor, Ontario, then along the waterfront with the Detroit skyline across the river, then back to Detroit through a mile-long tunnel, around Belle Isle, and finishing inside Ford Field -- it was a fantastic marathon with lots of spectators lining the course. I could do this one again.

The course was good and kept your interest as you crossed into Canada twice. The ending in Ford Field with thousands of people watching and screaming was incredible. I thought that running with the half marathoners for 13 miles would cause a problem with congestion but there was plenty of room for all. Great run!

This is the second time I've run the Marathon in Detroit, and the third year in a row I've run an event here (5 person relay last year). I loved modifications to the course, and spectators were pretty good throughout. My only question is, why is it so hard to have accurate mile splits? This is the second year in a row where some of the miles markers were off (or not there at all like mile 4 on the Bridge where I was trying to find my pace). Also, some of the people giving splits were way off. Some were fast, some were slow. They should all be right on! That would be enough to freak me out if I didn't have my own watch. Detroit really put on a great event, but those two things DEFINITELY need to be addressed for next year.

After crossing back into the US through the tunnel, you are greated by hundreds of screaming fans! Gave me the encouragement I needed for the rest of the race. Belle Island was a bit quiet, but the last 1/2 mile was again wall to wall fans. Great Race Detroit! See you next year.

This was a great first time marathon. The course was mostly flat and the spectators were fabulous! The weather was perfect, and running into Ford Field at the end was awesome!

This was my 10th marathon and I absolutely loved this race. It was very well organized. The weather was beautiful. It was a nice managable size - about 6000 runners. The course was very flat and surprisingly beautiful. You travel over the Ambassador Bridge into Canada, along the Detroit River, around Belle Island. You get to finish indoors in Ford Field, which is fantastic, because you get to cross the finish line on the 'big screen', use the bathrooms to change, stay warm while munching and retrieving your bag, and your fans can get out of the elements and wait for you at the finish line in comfort.

I know that some people did not like the fact that there were so few fans along sections of the course, particularly the Belle Island portion of the race. However, I'm in the minority in that I prefer not to be flanked by the screaming hoards until the end of the race. I actually enjoyed the peaceful run around Belle Island.

My only criticism relates to port-o-john's.I have never seen so few port-o-john's before a major race in all my living life! It was astounding. That's not enough to keep me away though. I'll definitely run this race again.

My first marathon, and a great one. Great competition, great sites, great spectators... it was an awesome time.