It's shooting for the top. Flagstar Bank International Marathon could vault to legendary status.
Aficionados say great marathons have great scenery.
They also offer well-organized aid stations, something for which Detroit is known. Finishers rave about friendly fans, a pretty route, impeccable management, world-class entrants and the celebratory finish in downtown Bean Town. Rolls over five bridges, through all five Big Apple boroughs, with one of the largest fields anywhere. Equally prized for a route past the nation's greatest landmarks. Fills to capacity with 16,000 entrants.