Shuttle Failure Prevents Canadian Runners from Detroit Free Press Marathon — image accompanying Marathon Handbook's report. Image accompanying Marathon Handbook’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Several runners from Windsor, Ontario, were unable to participate in the Detroit Free Press Marathon after a shuttle service failed to return them from Canada. The Linq Tunnel Bus, which transports runners under the Detroit River, left them stranded at a bus stop.
The shuttle's driver attempted to return for a second load but found the tunnel closed 22 minutes before its scheduled 6:15 a.m. closure. The Linq Tunnel Bus apologized for the incident and is reviewing its communication protocols with passengers. Read more culture coverage.
Runners expressed frustration over the lack of information provided. The marathon organizers are investigating the incident and are open to hearing from affected runners, though no compensation has been announced. Related: Quebec City Marathon: Scenic Race and Fall Getaway.
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What should runners know about Shuttle Failure Prevents Canadian Runners from Detroit Free Press Marathon?
Runners from Windsor, Canada, missed the race due to a shuttle service failure. Several runners from Windsor, Ontario, were unable to participate in the Detroit Free Press Marathon after a shuttle service failed to return them from Canada. The Linq Tunnel Bus, which transports runners under the Detroit River, left them stranded at a bus stop.
When did Runner World publish this culture brief?
Runner World published this brief on October 24, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated October 24, 2026.
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This summary is based on reporting from Marathon Handbook. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
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