Springfield Marathon

The marathon is a long-distance running event rooted in the story of an ancient Greek messenger's run from Marathon to Athens, commemorating a military victory in 490 BC and later inspiring the modern marathon race. The official marathon distance is 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers), a standard set at the 1908 London Olympics for logistical reasons and formalized by athletic governing bodies by 1921.\n\nFor marathons named after a city such as Springfield, events typically involve a road race trave