Description: Unveiling the historical journey of the marathon, from Pheidippides’ legendary run in 490 BC to the establishment of the iconic 26.2-mile distance during the 1908 London Olympics. Explore the fascinating origins that shaped the modern marathon tradition.
Do you know the first recorded marathon in history took place in 490 BC when fipdes ran from Marathon to Athens to deliver the news of the Greek victory over the Persians the modern Marathon distance of 26.2 Mi was established during the 1908 London Olympics when the race needed to start at Windsor Castle
So the course could pass by the Royal box