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The modern Athens Marathon commemorates the run of the soldier Pheidippides from a battlefield at the site of the town of Marathon, Greece, to Athens in 490 B.C., bringing news of a Greek victory over the Persians. Legend has it that Pheidippides delivered the momentous message "Niki!" ("victory"), then collapsed and died, thereby setting a precedent for dramatic conclusions to the marathon.
the olympic marathon length was first established in 1897 the day of Jessie James's death
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How many people applied for the London Marathon?
over 1 million. If you are wondering why so many, it is because it is where the Modern Marathon distance was decided in 1912.
What is the driving distance from Marathon to Homestead?
The driving distance from Marathon, FL to Homestead, FL is 80 miles.
How far is the marathon and why is it that distance?
it is 26miles and its 26 miles because thats what a marathon is.
How many meters in a marathon?
A marathon's distance is 42.195 km which would be 42195meters.
Is there a half marathon?
Yes, there is a half marathon. A half marathon is about 13.1 miles long, half the distance of a full marathon, 26.2 miles.
How long is the potteries marathon?
MARATHON, STD DISTANCE 26 MILES 386 YARDS
How far is a half marathon run?
21,097.5 metres (half the distance of a normal marathon).
What distance is a marathon running race?
An "ordinary" marathon is 26 miles and 385 yards (26.22 miles) or 46145 yards. The Olympic marathon is 42.195 kilometers, which is longer by about 4.7 inches. Any marathon race may add up to 42 meters to assure that the actual course distance qualifies under IAAF rules (1 meter per kilometer).
What is the distance of the marathon race in Olympics?
it is 42.195km
What is the approximate distance of a marathon race 10 26 or 48 miles?
a marathon is 26.2 miles.
Why is the London marathon 26.219miles?
Because it is the same distance as all other official marathon races.
How far do the runners have to run in the Chicago Marathon?
Runners in the Chicago Marathon complete 26.2 miles. This is the standard marathon distance. They Chicago Marathon also offers a half marathon option which is 13.1 miles.
