Marathon Marathon The marathon is a long-distance race, completed by running, walking, or a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair divisions. The marathon has an official distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.219 miles; 26 miles 385 yards), usually run as a road race. The event was instituted in commemoration of the fabled run of the Greek soldier Pheidippides, a messenger from the Battle of Marathon to Athens, who reported the victory. The marathon was one of the original modern Olympic events in 1896, though the distance did not become standardized until 1921. More than 800 marathons are held throughout the world each
Spetses mini Marathon in total take part in all sports. Spetses mini Marathon was first held in 2011. Greek or foreign athletes, professionals or not can race, as long as they are at least 18 years old and pay the registration fee in order to race. The event takes places on the island of Spetses, at 54 nautical miles from the Greek capital of Athens. Athletes can be transported to Spetses: By land, via the Athens-Corinth National Road, towards the port of Costa, then using the ferry-boat to get to the island. The trip lasts approximately 2.5 hours. By sea, from the port