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
Ponce Marathon on 10 December. The event took place on 14 December. The event took place on 12 December. The event took place on Sunday 11 December. The event took place on 9 December. The event took place on Sunday 8 December. Ponce Marathon The Ponce Marathon, officially, Maratón La Guadalupe de Ponce (English: La Guadalupe Ponce Marathon), is a long-distance running event held every year in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Established in 1970, it is the only Olympic marathon held in Puerto Rico. The race is in length and takes place on a Sunday during the month of December. It starts at