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
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