Marathons on Tour 2011

History: 490 BC . the Greeks were at war with the Persians. The Persians wanted to conquer the Agean Sea to the Greeks to defeat . The Greeks were fighting for your country near the town of Marathon. The name of the Greek general Miltiades was , he ultimately won the battle against the Persians at Marathon. To this good news to the people of Athens to deliver a messenger Phidippides ran from Marathon to Athens General , distance about 42 km. After he had delivered the news of victory, " Νενικήκαμεν " ( Nenikékamen : " We won . ") he died of exhaustion. From this developed , the legendary marathon between the towns of Marathon and Athens.

On Marathon EVENTS we present our products and support the philosophy of the legendary marathon run. You will find us on the following marathon events in 2011 in Germany:

Hamburg  www.marathon-expo.com