Battle of Marathon of events, with the competitors running from Marathon to Athens. So popular was this event that it quickly caught on, becoming a fixture at the Olympic games, with major cities staging their own annual events. The distance eventually became fixed at 26 miles 385 yards, or 42.195 km, though for the first years it was variable, being around —the approximate distance from Marathon to Athens. Battle of Marathon The Battle of Marathon (Greek: , "Machē tou Marathōnos") took place in 490 BC, during the first Persian invasion of Greece. It was fought between the citizens of Athens, aided by Plataea,
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