Why the extra 385 yards?

Published on 16/02/2007 in London Marathon. 0 Comments

Ever wondered why the marathon distance has the additional 385 yards tacked on the end of the 26 miles? Well for that extra bit of running we have our very own Royal Family to thank. The current marathon distance was set for the 1908 London Olympics, so that the course could start at Windsor Castle and end in front of the Royal Box. Typical! However, it was not until 1921, however, was that distance adopted as the “official” Marathon distance by the IAAF.

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