Gallery: These Are The Coolest Marathons Across The Globe

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These Are The Coolest Marathons Across The Globe
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Chris Cole
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Legend tells it that the Greek messenger Philppides ran the whole distance from the battle of Marathon to the city of Athens to announce the defeat of the Persians.

Following his announcement, he is reported to have keeled over and passed away, a tradition eschewed in modern marathons, which take place all over the world today on an annual basis. The marathons celebrate that great, historic run, and help people everywhere set personal fitness goals.

From Boston, to Bangkok, these rituals get people crowding into the streets, and the sport is celebrated in a competitive Olympic event. So what are the coolest spots to go heat up your heels?

About Chris Cole

Chris is an actor-writer who lives in Los Angeles and hails from Massachusetts. He enjoys learning about technology, politics and philosophy, with an eye to improving our world. Although he was born a dog person, he's come around on cats and now considers them both pretty great in their own ways.

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