3067 - 1996 32c Marathon
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U.S. #3067
32¢ Marathon
 
Issue Date: February 28, 1996
City: Boston, MA
Quantity: 209,450,000
Printed By: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Lithographed
Perforations: 11.1
Color: Multicolored
 
Inspired by the extraordinary feat of a Greek soldier named Pheidippides, the first marathon was held at the revival of the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, in 1896. According to legend, in 490 B.C., Pheidippides ran from the battlefield at Marathon to Athens, carrying the news of the Athenian victory over Persia. Upon his arrival he shouted the triumphant proclamation, then fell to the ground, dead from exhaustion.
 
Because of its historical importance to the Greeks, the marathon became one of the most important events of the games. In 1924, the marathon distance was standardized at 26 miles, 385 yards. The additional 385 yards stems from a decision by the British Olympic Committee to start the 1908 race from Windsor Castle and end it in front of the royal box at the stadium in London.
 
After the Olympic Games, one of the most coveted honors is a victory in the Boston Marathon. Held annually since 1897, athletes from around the world compete in this renowned race. In recent years, the number of entrants in marathons has greatly increased. Until the early 1960s, only 200 to 300 runners competed. Today, despite stiff qualifying standards, the Boston Marathon has over 8,000 competitors. And the New York Marathon, which began in 1970 with just 126 runners, now has over 25,000 entrants. Other notable marathons include the Tokyo Open and the British Polytechnic.

First Boston Marathon

1996 Marathon stamp
US #3067 was issued to mark the 100th anniversary of the revival of the marathon at the 1896 Olympics.

The first-ever Boson Marathon was run on April 19, 1897.  It’s the world’s oldest annual marathon and is one of the six World Marathon Majors.  While the first race included 15 runners, recent races have seen over 30,000 participants.

Inspired by the extraordinary feat of a Greek soldier named Pheidippides, the first modern marathon was held at the revival of the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, in 1896.  According to legend, in 490 BC, Pheidippides ran from the battlefield at Marathon to Athens, carrying the news of the Athenian victory over Persia.  Upon his arrival he shouted the triumphant proclamation, then fell to the ground, dead from exhaustion.

1956 Wild Turkey stamp
US #1077 – It’s the second oldest annual footrace in the US after the Buffalo Turkey Trot, which debuted five months earlier.

In 1897, the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) was inspired by the popularity of the marathon at the 1896 Olympics and decided to hold their own race.  It would be the final event of their BAA Games athletic competition.  It was run on Patriot’s Day, April 19, 1897, connecting both Athens’s and America’s fights for liberty.  Out of the 15 runners that participated, John J. McDermott won the race with a time of 2:55:10.

1925 Lexington-Concord stamp
US #619 – It’s held on Patriot’s day, which commemorates the Battles of Lexington and Concord.

The race was held every year since 1897 – including during World War II and the Great Depression – until it was canceled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  The original race was 24.5 miles, but in 1924 it was changed to 26 miles, 385 yards to meet the standard set by the International Amateur Athletic Federation in 1921.

1983 Physical Fitness stamp
US #2043 – The marathon attracts an average of 30,000 runners every year.

Originally, the Boston Marathon was a local event, run by a few hundred racers.  Over the years however, it has attracted runners from around the world and averages about 30,000 runners per year, cheered on by 500,0000 spectators.  This makes it the most widely viewed sporting event in New England.  For its 100th anniversary, the 1996 Boston Marathon saw 38,708 entrants, taking the record for the world’s largest marathon at that time.  The race runs through eight Massachusetts cities and towns and is known for its hilly terrain and varied weather.

Marathon Colorano Silk Cachet First Day Cover
US #3067 – Colorano Silk Cachet First Day Cover

For decades, the race didn’t include a cash prize.  Winners received a wreath of olive branches.  In the 1980s though, professional athletes began calling for a cash prize or they wouldn’t participate.  Corporate sponsors stepped in and the race has awarded cash prizes since 1986.

100 Worldwide Running Stamps
Item #MP1803 – Get 100 worldwide running stamps for less than $30.

The fastest time for the marathon was run on April 18, 2011 by Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya.  His time was 2:03:02.  However, it wasn’t recognized as a world record by the International Association of Athletics Federations because the course didn’t meet their requirements for elevation drop and start/finish separation.

In 2007, astronaut Sunita Williams became the first person to run a marathon in space.  She ran the total marathon distance while serving on the International Space Station.

The 2021 race has tentatively been rescheduled for October 11 and the number of runners will be limited to 20,000.

Visit the Boston Marathon website for more.

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U.S. #3067
32¢ Marathon
 
Issue Date: February 28, 1996
City: Boston, MA
Quantity: 209,450,000
Printed By: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Lithographed
Perforations: 11.1
Color: Multicolored
 
Inspired by the extraordinary feat of a Greek soldier named Pheidippides, the first marathon was held at the revival of the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, in 1896. According to legend, in 490 B.C., Pheidippides ran from the battlefield at Marathon to Athens, carrying the news of the Athenian victory over Persia. Upon his arrival he shouted the triumphant proclamation, then fell to the ground, dead from exhaustion.
 
Because of its historical importance to the Greeks, the marathon became one of the most important events of the games. In 1924, the marathon distance was standardized at 26 miles, 385 yards. The additional 385 yards stems from a decision by the British Olympic Committee to start the 1908 race from Windsor Castle and end it in front of the royal box at the stadium in London.
 
After the Olympic Games, one of the most coveted honors is a victory in the Boston Marathon. Held annually since 1897, athletes from around the world compete in this renowned race. In recent years, the number of entrants in marathons has greatly increased. Until the early 1960s, only 200 to 300 runners competed. Today, despite stiff qualifying standards, the Boston Marathon has over 8,000 competitors. And the New York Marathon, which began in 1970 with just 126 runners, now has over 25,000 entrants. Other notable marathons include the Tokyo Open and the British Polytechnic.

First Boston Marathon

1996 Marathon stamp
US #3067 was issued to mark the 100th anniversary of the revival of the marathon at the 1896 Olympics.

The first-ever Boson Marathon was run on April 19, 1897.  It’s the world’s oldest annual marathon and is one of the six World Marathon Majors.  While the first race included 15 runners, recent races have seen over 30,000 participants.

Inspired by the extraordinary feat of a Greek soldier named Pheidippides, the first modern marathon was held at the revival of the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, in 1896.  According to legend, in 490 BC, Pheidippides ran from the battlefield at Marathon to Athens, carrying the news of the Athenian victory over Persia.  Upon his arrival he shouted the triumphant proclamation, then fell to the ground, dead from exhaustion.

1956 Wild Turkey stamp
US #1077 – It’s the second oldest annual footrace in the US after the Buffalo Turkey Trot, which debuted five months earlier.

In 1897, the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) was inspired by the popularity of the marathon at the 1896 Olympics and decided to hold their own race.  It would be the final event of their BAA Games athletic competition.  It was run on Patriot’s Day, April 19, 1897, connecting both Athens’s and America’s fights for liberty.  Out of the 15 runners that participated, John J. McDermott won the race with a time of 2:55:10.

1925 Lexington-Concord stamp
US #619 – It’s held on Patriot’s day, which commemorates the Battles of Lexington and Concord.

The race was held every year since 1897 – including during World War II and the Great Depression – until it was canceled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  The original race was 24.5 miles, but in 1924 it was changed to 26 miles, 385 yards to meet the standard set by the International Amateur Athletic Federation in 1921.

1983 Physical Fitness stamp
US #2043 – The marathon attracts an average of 30,000 runners every year.

Originally, the Boston Marathon was a local event, run by a few hundred racers.  Over the years however, it has attracted runners from around the world and averages about 30,000 runners per year, cheered on by 500,0000 spectators.  This makes it the most widely viewed sporting event in New England.  For its 100th anniversary, the 1996 Boston Marathon saw 38,708 entrants, taking the record for the world’s largest marathon at that time.  The race runs through eight Massachusetts cities and towns and is known for its hilly terrain and varied weather.

Marathon Colorano Silk Cachet First Day Cover
US #3067 – Colorano Silk Cachet First Day Cover

For decades, the race didn’t include a cash prize.  Winners received a wreath of olive branches.  In the 1980s though, professional athletes began calling for a cash prize or they wouldn’t participate.  Corporate sponsors stepped in and the race has awarded cash prizes since 1986.

100 Worldwide Running Stamps
Item #MP1803 – Get 100 worldwide running stamps for less than $30.

The fastest time for the marathon was run on April 18, 2011 by Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya.  His time was 2:03:02.  However, it wasn’t recognized as a world record by the International Association of Athletics Federations because the course didn’t meet their requirements for elevation drop and start/finish separation.

In 2007, astronaut Sunita Williams became the first person to run a marathon in space.  She ran the total marathon distance while serving on the International Space Station.

The 2021 race has tentatively been rescheduled for October 11 and the number of runners will be limited to 20,000.

Visit the Boston Marathon website for more.

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