WATCH: Stamford marathon revives historic 1896 race

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McKenna Duff and AJ Schrag discuss the revival of a marathon in Stamford, Connecticut, on October 12, 2026. This event recreates America’s first marathon held in 1896, aiming to inspire the community through running and commemorate historical athletic traditions.
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On October 12, 2026, McKenna Duff and AJ Schrag organized a marathon in Stamford, Connecticut to recreate America’s first marathon, which originally took place in 1896. The event aimed to inspire the local community through running and highlight the historical significance of Stamford's connection to early American athletics.

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America Connecticut Stamford

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Stamford GPE · 2× AJ Schrag PERSON · 1× America GPE · 1× Connecticut GPE · 1× McKenna Duff PERSON · 1×

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McKenna Duff and AJ Schrag discuss recreating America’s first marathon in Stamford, Connecticut, and inspiring the community through running.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-13
2026-10-13 · ABC News (US)
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Stamford marathon revives historic 1896 race asserted
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McKenna Duff and AJ Schrag discuss recreating America’s first marathon in Stamford, Connecticut, and inspiring the community through running. asserted
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