Marathon, Iowa

Marathon, Iowa
Location of Marathon, Iowa
Location of Marathon, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°51′36″N 94°58′54″W / 42.86000°N 94.98167°W / 42.86000; -94.98167
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyBuena Vista
Area
 • Total0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2)
 • Land0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,391 ft (424 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total230
 • Density307.08/sq mi (118.51/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50565
Area code712
FIPS code19-49260
GNIS feature ID0458792

Marathon is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 230 at the time of the 2020 census.[2] The food writer Richard Olney grew up in Marathon.

From 1996 to 2017, every year in June, a marathon, half-marathon and 5k were held in the city. It was USA Track and Field certified and sanctioned, allowing participants to be eligible to qualify for the Boston Marathon. [3]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. ^ "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  3. ^ Boisjolie, Alex (June 9, 2017). "Marathon to Marathon finale 'bittersweet'". Sioux City Journal. Sioux City, Iowa. Retrieved November 14, 2023.

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