50 years ago, on #ThisDayInHistory, the first New York City Marathon took place. The race began at 11am with a $1 entry fee, there were 127 runners but only 55 completed the race. Why is a marathon 26.2 miles? Visit: https://t.co/UlhN3zI7iP
— HISTORY (@HISTORY) September 13, 2020
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