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The marathon race is named after the ancient Greek city of Marathon. According to legend, a Greek soldier named Pheidippides ran from Marathon to Athens to deliver news of a military victory over the Persians in 490 BC. This legendary run inspired the modern marathon race, which was first held during the 1896 Athens Olympics. The distance of the race was standardized to 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers) in the early 20th century.
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Which city was named after a running race?
Marathon, Florida.
What part of Greece is the longest race in the Olympics named after?
Marathon.
What long-distance race was named for a city in ancient Greece?
The Marathon.
A modern-day long-distance race is named after which city-state?
Marathon
What long-distance race is named for a city in ancient Greece?
a Marathon, you can look up marathon Greece on any map
What is the name of the morden-day long distance race named after a city-state?
marathon
Which race is named after soldiers run to Athens in 490 BC to bring news of a Greek victory?
The marathon is named for the legendary event in which a messenger ran from Marathon, Greece to Athens to announce the Athenian victory.
What is the long race that rhymes with dawn?
The long race that rhymes with "dawn" is the marathon. A marathon is a long-distance running event with an official distance of 42.195 kilometers (26.219 miles). It is named after the Battle of Marathon in ancient Greece, where Pheidippides ran from the battlefield to Athens to deliver the news of victory before collapsing and dying.
When did Mount Marathon Race happen?
Mount Marathon Race happened in 1915.
How long is the London marathon race in klometers?
The London marathon race is 42.195 kilometers long
Who is currently the lead runner in the marathon race?
The current lead runner in the marathon race is Sarah Johnson.
Is the marathon a 20km race?
no
