Now Phidippides (Kurt Rodeghiero), with no formal training in long-distance running, must traverse more than twenty-four miles, using only his feet, to the City of Athens. There he must tell of the Greek victory and warn the defenseless citizenry of the possible sneak attack from passing remnants of the Persian fleet.

This important film explores the origin of the marathon foot race, recreating in cinematic splendor a feat of heroism that continues to inspire hundreds of thousands to run each year risking health and safety for reasons of great consequence.

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