Does marathon belong to traditional national and folk sports?

Marathon belongs to traditional national and folk sports.

Marathon originated from the legend of ancient Greece, and later developed into a sports event with a long history and rich cultural connotation. Marathon is widely carried out all over the world, attracting a large number of participants and spectators. Marathon, as a long-distance running project, emphasizes personal perseverance, persistence and the spirit of overcoming difficulties, and has strong national and folk traditional characteristics.