Detroit Marathon - Hangout for Spouse/Kids?

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2008-10-11 12:25 PM

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Subject: Detroit Marathon - Hangout for Spouse/Kids?
For you locals and those who've run the race before, where are the best places for my wife/kids (7 and 3) to hang out and cheer me on? We will be staying at the Courtyard downtown.

2008-10-11 3:03 PM
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Subject: RE: Detroit Marathon - Hangout for Spouse/Kids?

My kids and husband moved around, they were at the start, at the tunnel exit(around mile 9, I think), at the 1/2 way point which is near the start, sort of, at the exit at the belle isle bridge(which is around mile 19, I think) and then at mile 23, then they were in the stands at Ford field when I finished and then met me outside after that long long climb up the steps. 

 Keep in mind I am slow so they had a lot of time to move from one area to the next.  The best places if they want to stay downtown would be at the tunnel exit, then the 1/2 point and then back at the finish.  Take a look at the people mover web site and see if the course goes through any of the stops.  It would be a fun thing for the kids to ride and that way not have to hike it with your wife.  Good Luck!  jo

2008-10-11 5:02 PM
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Subject: RE: Detroit Marathon - Hangout for Spouse/Kids?
Last year I was a spectator for the race and saw the start, tunnel exit, half way point and finish. It wasn't hard for me to do and I was following the top runners. I don't know about going to bell isle, i've never been there in my life so it may be hard. But I know you can stay within about a half mile radius and see runners 4 times.
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