Zach Stinson returns to Free Press Marathon to win adaptive athletes division

Welcome back, Zach. Zach Stinson, 37, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, won the adaptive athlete division in the 49th annual Detroit Free Press Marathon presented by MSU Federal Credit Union, held on Oct. 18, 2026. Stinson finished with a time of 1:12:49. He beat second-place Michael Malone by over 31

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Zach Stinson, 37, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, won the adaptive athlete division in the 49th annual Detroit Free Press Marathon presented by MSU Federal Credit Union, held on Oct. 18, 2026. Stinson finished with a time of 1:12:49. He beat second-place Michael Malone by over 31 seconds.

Stinson previously won in 2022, '23 and '24 but did not compete last year.

Zach Stinson, left, of Chambersburg, Kevin Bittenbender, of Montgomery, salute during the playing of the National Anthem before the start of their race during the 49th annual Detroit Free Press Marathon presented by MSU Federal Credit Union in Detroit on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.