Marathon, a plain in Greece, was the place of one of the most important battles in the history of Western civilization.

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Marathon, a plain in Greece, was the place of one of the most important battles in the history of Western civilization

There, in 490 BC, a Greek army beat the army of Persians and saved Greece from becoming part of Persian Empire There, in 490 BC, a Greek army beat the army of Persians and saved Greece from becoming part of Persian Empire

Marathon lies about 25 miles (40 km) north- east of Athens

Accordinfg to tradition, miltiades sent the runner Pheidippides from Marathon to Athens with the news of the Athenian victory

Pheidippides raced the 25 miles to Athens at a top speed, delivered his message and fell to the ground dead

Today, the word MARATHON refers to a foot race of 25 miles 385 yards ( 42 km 195 m) or of similar length Today, the word MARATHON refers to a foot race of 25 miles 385 yards ( 42 km 195 m) or of similar length

Nowadays Nowadays marathon is not only a competition of professional runners but also a charity race. In many cities of the world this race takes place traditio- nally once a year