1980 in marathon running 1980 in marathon running This page lists the World Best Year Performances in the year 1980 in the Marathon for both men and women. One of the main events during this season were the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Soviet Union, where the final of the men's competition was held on Friday August 1, 1980. The competition had an entrylist of 76 competitors, with 53 runners actually finishing the race. Norway's Grete Waitz clocked 2:25:41 winning the New York City Marathon on October 26, 1980, but her time was disputed and therefore not recognized as a world record because remeasurements
Rock 'n' Roll Liverpool Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Rock 'n' Roll Liverpool Marathon & 1/2 Marathon The Liverpool Rock & Roll Marathon is a running race taking place in Liverpool, United Kingdom as part of the Rock & Roll Marathon series. Generally the event is held in May. As it is part of the Rock and Roll race series stages are set up along the route with bands and live entertainment. Held over Saturday and Sunday the event features One Mile, 5k, half marathon and marathon distance races. Typically the race starts at the Albert Dock. The Marathon route heads north towards the city's football stadia before heading