Marathon is a very popular long-distance running event in the world, with a total length of 26 miles and 385 yards, which is equivalent to 42. 195 km (also known as 42. 193 km). There are three kinds of marathons: full marathon, half marathon and quarter marathon. Full marathon is the most popular. Generally speaking, marathon means full marathon.

On 20 19 10 12, Kenyan eliud kipchoge ran 1 hour 59 minutes and 40 seconds in Vienna Platte Park, and the final result will not be officially recognized by the IAAF.

Origin:

Marathon is a long-distance race, the distance is 42. 195 km (some say it is 42. 193 km, but all races use 42. 195 km). The origin of this game began with a battle in September 490 BC 12.

The battle was fought by Persians and Athenians at the seaside of Marathon not far from Athens. It was called Persian War in history, and the Athenians finally won the victory against aggression. In order to let the people in his hometown know the good news of victory as soon as possible, Commander Mi Leide sent a soldier named Fidi Pitts back to tell the news.

Freddie Pitts is a famous "Scud". He has been running in order to let his hometown people know the good news earlier. When he ran to Athens, he was out of breath and shouted excitedly, "Athenians, let's have fun, we won" and fell to the ground and died.