Detroit Medical Center becomes medical provider for Freep Marathon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is named the official medical provider for the Detroit Free Press Marathon, scheduled for October 2026. A team of nearly 100 healthcare volunteers, including doctors and first-responders, will be present to assist approximately 30,000 participants during race weekend. Dr. Erin Brennan, an emergency medicine expert, will serve as the lead physician. DMC takes over from Henry Ford Health, which previously held the role. The Health and Fitness Expo will occur on October 16 and 17, with races on October 17 and 18.
- •DMC to provide medical support for Freep Marathon in October
- •Around 30,000 participants expected for eight races
- •Dr. Erin Brennan appointed as lead physician
- •Health Expo scheduled for October 16-17
- •Previous provider was Henry Ford Health
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Medical Center announced as medical provider for Freep Marathon
"The Detroit Medical Center is now the official medical provider for the Detroit Free Press Marathon.
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