Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics – Men's marathon Alexandra the next day awarded him a gold or silver-gilt cup in recognition of his achievement. Pietri and Hayes both turned professional and there were several re-matches over the distance of 26 miles 385 yards. Many other marathons adopted that distance, including the important Polytechnic Marathon. The IAAF minutes are reportedly silent as to the reason the 26 miles 385 yards (42.195 km) was chosen in 1921, so any conclusion must be speculative, but regardless of any possible emotional attachment to the distance of the "race of the century", the London 1908 distance had established itself worldwide by that time.
Little Rock Marathon Rock Central High School. The Little Rock Marathon is a 26.2-mile running/walking tour through the historical sites of Little Rock. The course is certified by the UST&F. The Little Rock Half Marathon (13.1 miles) is run on the same course as the big race, but it is half the distance. The course is certified by the UST&F. The Little Rock 10K (6.2 miles) will run with the 5K on the day before the Marathon/Half. The Little Rock 5K (3.1 miles) will run with the 10K on the day before the Marathon/Half. This race is designed for individuals who want an