The 2010 Detroit Free Press Marathon is underway today in Detroit, Michigan. There are expected to be close to 20,000 runners taking part in the Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K Run/Walk, which began at 7:00 AM this morning.

This is the 33rd annual marathon in Detroit. Every year it seems to get more and more participants. Marathon winners are racing for cash. The top finisher will win $1500, while 2nd place will get $1000 and 3rd, $500.

Last years winner, Nicholas Stanko of Haslett, Michigan finished first with a time of 2:20:22. Sarah Plaxto of Highland, Michigan finished first for the women with a time of 2:57:09.

Even though it is referred to as the “Detroit” Free Press Marathon, it actually takes place in both the United States and Canada. Runners cross over the Ambassador Bridge and the underwater Detroit-Windsor Tunnel which connects Detroit with Windsor, Ontario.

We should begin to see contestants cross the finish line around 9:20 AM.