Original Marathon
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Original Marathon
The Original Marathon recreates the route of the 1908 Olympic marathon from Windsor to White City in London. Organizers present this as a recreation of the very first event run over the 26.2 mile distance that later became the standard marathon length.
The event is staged as an open road marathon and uses the historic Windsor Castle to White City Stadium corridor as its guiding route. A legacy marathon, its organisers reference the subsequent Polytechnic Marathon, which ran from 1909 to 1996 and recorded multiple world records on that course.
Finishers receive a replica 1908 medal and a presentation box, and are awarded a Diploma of Merit modeled on the original Olympic recognition. Official results record each finisher’s time and position within a 1908-style results presentation. Merchandise including event T shirts, hoodies and knotted handkerchiefs is offered for purchase.
A Runner’s Guide for the event is published and was last updated 6 February 2026; route files provided include Google Maps, KML and GPX formats. The route files are noted as subject to change and organisers recommend downloading the final version shortly before the event. Event entry is open, and a half price entry option is available for participants running for the charity partner Aspire.
Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 26.2 miles (26 miles 385 yards)
