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
PNC Milwaukee Marathon marathon. In 2017, the mile race was held on October 14 while the 5k, 10K, Half Marathon & Full Marathon were on October 15. However, the marathon course had been mismeasured, and was 0.8 miles (1.3 km) too short. PNC Milwaukee Marathon The PNC Milwaukee Marathon (formerly the Milwaukee Running Festival) is sponsored by PNC Bank and directed by Chris Ponteri. Founded in 2015, the Milwaukee Marathon hosts a main event, 1-mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon and full marathon courses. Runners of all ages and abilities can participate. The race begins on South 2nd St & West Freshwater Way in