Jim Thorpe Marathon

The Jim Thorpe Marathon is an annual long-distance running event held in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, named to honor Jim Thorpe, a celebrated Indigenous athlete renowned for his versatility and achievements in early 20th-century American sports. The location and the event's name directly reference his legacy, with the town itself being named after him and hosting a memorial site that includes his gravesite and historical markers describing his athletic accomplishments and cultural significance.\n\n