What is the oldest marathon in the world?
The oldest of the marathons
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What is the oldest marathon in the world?
The oldest marathon in the world is the Boston Marathon, held without interruption since 1897. Inspired by the marathon at the Athens Olympic Games the previous year, it even predates the modern Olympics in Paris in 1900. Even today, it remains one of the 8 Major marathons, combining tradition and athletic rigor.
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