April 11, 2026
Hosted by NIRCA
Race Information
Course Location:
Ford Field Park - Dearborn MI
Dearborn, MI
Terrain: Course is wide, traffic free, beautiful and lightly rolling.
COURSE MAP: https://www.hellodrifter.com/embedded/v1/1MvYbX
Spikes are not recommended.
Awards: Top 3 teams by lowest combined finished times
Top 10 individual receive medals
| 8:40 AM | - Men's Half Marathon |
| 8:40 AM | - Women's Half Marathon |
Hotel information:
NIRCA hotel discounts are available for athletes, spectators, parents, and supporters - link
Directions:
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Social Event:
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T-shirt: Y
Other information:
The NIRCA Half Championship is a partnership with the Martian Invasion of Races, produced by RF Events!
Athletes participating in the NIRCA Half Marathon National Championship must register on clubrunning.org to be considered part of a NIRCA team and NIRCA division. NIRCA athletes are not eligible for awards or prizes available to the general public. Ineligible athletes, spectators, and supporters may participate in the races by registering at martianraces.com and will be considered general public participants/not NIRCA teams.
TEAM PACKET PICKUP:
Team half marathon packets can be picked up on Saturday starting at 7am at Ford Field.
COURSE MAP:
Visit the course map here --https://www.hellodrifter.com/embedded/v1/1MvYbX
SPECTATORS:
The event includes a 5k, 10k, half, and full marathon open to the general public. NIRCA supporters & spectators are invited to register and run while supporting their NIRCA athletes! Use discount code 'NIRCA' for a $6 discount on any race distance 5k or longer.
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WEATHER:
In the case of inclement weather prior to the event, if postponed by more than 30 minutes due to weather and unsafe conditions for athletes, the event could be cancelled without the possibility for rescheduling.
Registration Information:
Registration opens on February 15, 2026
Registration closes on April 4, 2026 at 11:59pm
Cost: $55 per runner. No team rate.
Checks payable to: 'NIRCA' and mailed to:
NIRCA
11807 Allisonville Rd. #519
Fishers, IN 46038
Payment due by: May 13th, 2026
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