Marathon is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 230 at the time of the 2020 census. The food writer Richard Olney grew up in Marathon.
Every year in June in Marathon, a marathon and 5k are held. The Marathon is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
| Name: | Marathon city |
|---|---|
| LSAD Code: | 25 |
| LSAD Description: | city (suffix) |
| State: | Iowa |
| County: | Buena Vista County |
| Elevation: | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
| Total Area: | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km²) |
| Land Area: | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km²) |
| Water Area: | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Total Population: | 230 |
| Population Density: | 307.08/sq mi (118.51/km²) |
| ZIP code: | 50565 |
| Area code: | 712 |
| FIPS code: | 1949260 |
| GNISfeature ID: | 0458792 |
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History
A post office called Marathon has been in operation since 1882. The name of the city commemorates the Battle of Marathon.
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Geography
Marathon is located at 42°51′36″N 94°58′54″W / 42.86000°N 94.98167°W / 42.86000; -94.98167 (42.860021, -94.981731).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.74 square miles (1.92 km), all land.
See also
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