Detroit Bus Travel
A Detroit bus travel program allows runners and their families to tour the city a day before the Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon to learn more about the course and city landmarks along the way. The tour is hosted by a nonprofit group called InsideDetroit, which sold out the 120 tour spots last year at $10 a seat. The 1 hour tour gives an insider's perspective on Detroit's history and culture.
Runners enjoyed the educational aspect of the tour because it helped to make the race more meaningful to them. This year the organization is offering five bus tours on October 15th that can be booked online. The tour is called Cruise the Course, and it is one of many city tours offered by InsideDetroit, which offers walking and Segway tours as well.