2025 Cash and Age Group Awards
All individual cash prizes are based on gun time (not chip time).
All age group and non-cash overall awards are based on chip time.
We include all participants in an age group category. We do not segregate the overall winners from the rest of the field. Therefore, it is possible for a participant to win an overall award as well as an age group award.
To be eligible for cash prizes and age group awards, participants must agree and adhere to our Anti-Doping Policy.
Please allow 8-12 weeks for cash prizes and awards to be distributed. All awards will be mailed to the winners. All cash prizes will be awarded in U.S. dollars. They will be awarded in the following categories:
Marathon*
| Place | Open Male/Female | Masters Male/Female | Top Michigan Male/Female | Top Ontario Male/Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $3,000 | $1,500 | $150 | $150 |
| 2nd | $1,500 | $750 | ||
| 3rd | $1,000 | $500 | ||
| 4th | $500 | |||
| 5th | $250 |
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*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
Additional Marathon Prize Incentives:
First male to break race record of 2:13:07 (Greg Meyer, 1980) wins an additional $500
First female to break race record of 2:34:16 (Elena Orlova, 2004) wins an additional $500
Adaptive Athletes Division
| Place | Overall Male/Female Handcycle |
Overall Male/Female Pushrim |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $600 | $600 |
| 2nd | $300 | $300 |
| 3rd | $150 | $150 |
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International Half-Marathon*
| Place | Open Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $1,500 | $750 |
| 2nd | $750 | $500 |
| 3rd | $500 | $250 |
| 4th | $250 | |
| 5th | $100 |
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*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
Motor City Half-Marathon*
| Place | Open Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $800 | $400 |
| 2nd | $400 | $200 |
| 3rd | $200 | $100 |
| 4th | $100 | |
| 5th | $50 |
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*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
Marathon Relay
Participants in the Marathon Relay will receive a team plaque, as well as individual team member plaques in the following categories:
| Place | Overall Male/Female/Mixed | Masters Male/Female/Mixed |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Plaques | Plaques |
| 2nd | Plaques | Plaques |
| 3rd | Plaques | Plaques |
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New to 2025, a mixed team MUST CONSIST of a 3:2 gender ratio to qualify for awards
Relay teams are only eligible for one award category. Therefore, it is not possible for a team to receive an award in both the open and masters division.
5K Run/Walk*
| Place | Overall Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $350 | $250 |
| 2nd | $175 | $125 |
| 3rd | $100 | $75 |
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*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner wins also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
1-Mile*
| Place | Overall Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $300 | $150 |
| 2nd | $150 | $75 |
| 3rd | $75 | $40 |
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*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner wins also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
2025 Non-Cash Awards
We base all age group and non-cash overall awards on chip time. We include all participants in an age group category. We do not segregate the Overall winners from the rest of the field. Therefore, it is possible for a participant to win an Overall award as well as an age group award.
Marathon
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Adaptive Athletes Division
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in the Overall and Masters (40+) categories in both the Handcycle and Pushrim races.
Half-Marathons
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
5K
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
9 and younger, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
1-Mile
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
9 and younger, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Age group awards are not given for The Little Detroit Dash and Kids Marathon.
Please allow 8-10 weeks for cash prizing and awards to be distributed.
2025 Cash and Age Group Awards
All individual cash prizes are based on gun time (not chip time).
All age group and non-cash overall awards are based on chip time.
We include all participants in an age group category. We do not segregate the overall winners from the rest of the field. Therefore, it is possible for a participant to win an overall award as well as an age group award.
To be eligible for cash prizes and age group awards, participants must agree and adhere to our Anti-Doping Policy.
Please allow 8-12 weeks for cash prizes and awards to be distributed. All awards will be mailed to the winners. All cash prizes will be awarded in U.S. dollars. They will be awarded in the following categories:
Marathon*
| Place | Open Male/Female | Masters Male/Female | Top Michigan Male/Female | Top Ontario Male/Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $3,000 | $1,500 | $150 | $150 |
| 2nd | $1,500 | $750 | ||
| 3rd | $1,000 | $500 | ||
| 4th | $500 | |||
| 5th | $250 |
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*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
Additional Marathon Prize Incentives:
First male to break race record of 2:13:07 (Greg Meyer, 1980) wins an additional $500
First female to break race record of 2:34:16 (Elena Orlova, 2004) wins an additional $500
Adaptive Athletes Division
| Place | Overall Male/Female Handcycle |
Overall Male/Female Pushrim |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $600 | $600 |
| 2nd | $300 | $300 |
| 3rd | $150 | $150 |
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International Half-Marathon*
| Place | Open Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $1,500 | $750 |
| 2nd | $750 | $500 |
| 3rd | $500 | $250 |
| 4th | $250 | |
| 5th | $100 |
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*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
Motor City Half-Marathon*
| Place | Open Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $800 | $400 |
| 2nd | $400 | $200 |
| 3rd | $200 | $100 |
| 4th | $100 | |
| 5th | $50 |
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*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
Marathon Relay
Participants in the Marathon Relay will receive a team plaque, as well as individual team member plaques in the following categories:
| Place | Overall Male/Female/Mixed | Masters Male/Female/Mixed |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Plaques | Plaques |
| 2nd | Plaques | Plaques |
| 3rd | Plaques | Plaques |
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New to 2025, a mixed team MUST CONSIST of a 3:2 gender ratio to qualify for awards
Relay teams are only eligible for one award category. Therefore, it is not possible for a team to receive an award in both the open and masters division.
5K Run/Walk*
| Place | Overall Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $350 | $250 |
| 2nd | $175 | $125 |
| 3rd | $100 | $75 |
SCROLL ON MOBILE >>>
*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner wins also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
1-Mile*
| Place | Overall Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $300 | $150 |
| 2nd | $150 | $75 |
| 3rd | $75 | $40 |
SCROLL ON MOBILE >>>
*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner wins also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
2025 Non-Cash Awards
We base all age group and non-cash overall awards on chip time. We include all participants in an age group category. We do not segregate the Overall winners from the rest of the field. Therefore, it is possible for a participant to win an Overall award as well as an age group award.
Marathon
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Adaptive Athletes Division
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in the Overall and Masters (40+) categories in both the Handcycle and Pushrim races.
Half-Marathons
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
5K
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
9 and younger, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
1-Mile
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
9 and younger, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Age group awards are not given for The Little Detroit Dash and Kids Marathon.
Please allow 8-10 weeks for cash prizing and awards to be distributed.
2025 Cash and Age Group Awards
All individual cash prizes are based on gun time (not chip time).
All age group and non-cash overall awards are based on chip time.
We include all participants in an age group category. We do not segregate the overall winners from the rest of the field. Therefore, it is possible for a participant to win an overall award as well as an age group award.
To be eligible for cash prizes and age group awards, participants must agree and adhere to our Anti-Doping Policy.
Please allow 8-12 weeks for cash prizes and awards to be distributed. All awards will be mailed to the winners. All cash prizes will be awarded in U.S. dollars. They will be awarded in the following categories:
Marathon*
| Place | Open Male/Female | Masters Male/Female | Top Michigan Male/Female | Top Ontario Male/Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $3,000 | $1,500 | $150 | $150 |
| 2nd | $1,500 | $750 | ||
| 3rd | $1,000 | $500 | ||
| 4th | $500 | |||
| 5th | $250 |
SCROLL ON MOBILE >>>
*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
Additional Marathon Prize Incentives:
First male to break race record of 2:13:07 (Greg Meyer, 1980) wins an additional $500
First female to break race record of 2:34:16 (Elena Orlova, 2004) wins an additional $500
Adaptive Athletes Division
| Place | Overall Male/Female Handcycle |
Overall Male/Female Pushrim |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $600 | $600 |
| 2nd | $300 | $300 |
| 3rd | $150 | $150 |
SCROLL ON MOBILE >>>
International Half-Marathon*
| Place | Open Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $1,500 | $750 |
| 2nd | $750 | $500 |
| 3rd | $500 | $250 |
| 4th | $250 | |
| 5th | $100 |
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*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
Motor City Half-Marathon*
| Place | Open Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $800 | $400 |
| 2nd | $400 | $200 |
| 3rd | $200 | $100 |
| 4th | $100 | |
| 5th | $50 |
SCROLL ON MOBILE >>>
*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
Marathon Relay
Participants in the Marathon Relay will receive a team plaque, as well as individual team member plaques in the following categories:
| Place | Overall Male/Female/Mixed | Masters Male/Female/Mixed |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Plaques | Plaques |
| 2nd | Plaques | Plaques |
| 3rd | Plaques | Plaques |
SCROLL ON MOBILE >>>
New to 2025, a mixed team MUST CONSIST of a 3:2 gender ratio to qualify for awards
Relay teams are only eligible for one award category. Therefore, it is not possible for a team to receive an award in both the open and masters division.
5K Run/Walk*
| Place | Overall Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $350 | $250 |
| 2nd | $175 | $125 |
| 3rd | $100 | $75 |
SCROLL ON MOBILE >>>
*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner wins also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
1-Mile*
| Place | Overall Male/Female | Masters Male/Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $300 | $150 |
| 2nd | $150 | $75 |
| 3rd | $75 | $40 |
SCROLL ON MOBILE >>>
*NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner wins also places in the Overall division, they will receive both the Masters and the Overall cash awards.
2025 Non-Cash Awards
We base all age group and non-cash overall awards on chip time. We include all participants in an age group category. We do not segregate the Overall winners from the rest of the field. Therefore, it is possible for a participant to win an Overall award as well as an age group award.
Marathon
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Adaptive Athletes Division
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in the Overall and Masters (40+) categories in both the Handcycle and Pushrim races.
Half-Marathons
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
5K
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
9 and younger, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
1-Mile
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups:
9 and younger, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Age group awards are not given for The Little Detroit Dash and Kids Marathon.
Please allow 8-10 weeks for cash prizing and awards to be distributed.
