UPDATE: More details have been released about those Detroit Marathon 2009 deaths today. In releasing results, Detroit Marathon officials say two deaths occured during the marathon and one during the half marathon.

The half marathon runner was 26. The two marathon runners who died were 35 and 65 year old males. Reports had said the marathon deaths came between 9 and 9:30 AM, toward the end race. Some reports said the 65 year old male fell and suffered head injury while the other’s cause of death was not released.

Race officials say the following about their marathon:

We pride ourselves on giving you an extraordinary experience. From first-timers to old-timers, runners are our top priority. Our staff is dedicated to providing you with supportive volunteers, the chance to make great friends, a historic race course, and the opportunity to accomplish a lifetime achievement.

Along with a fast, spectator-friendly course, we offer the following international divisions:

* Marathon run (26.2 miles)
* Marathon for wheelers and hand cyclists (26.2 miles)
* Half-marathon run (13.1 miles)
* Half-marathon competitive and non-competitive walks (13.1 miles)
* Five-person team relays – distances vary from 3 to 7 miles (26.2 miles)

Click HERE for race results.