History

Marathon Park History

ASA’s Mission: Renew Marathon Park, Create Running Museum… This event is brought to you by the Ashland Sporting Association.   The Ashland Sporting Association., a non-profit 501(c)(4) corporation, was formed in 2013, and assumed responsibility for the production of the race under the leadership of former ASA chairman Greenberg. The ASA has wide community support…

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Ashland’s Running History

Marathon Moments… Lots of running history occurred on the streets of Ashland. Click link for Boston Globe coverage of the first “American Marathon” in 1897…  Click icon below to see readable PDF of story on left spar_2003.pdf Download File 1912 Marathon starting field. Click image left to enlarge story…  Metcalf’s Mill, circa 1900. Ashland History on Canvas……

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Ashland’s History

Marathon Moments… Lots of running history occurred on the streets of Ashland. Click link for Boston Globe coverage of the first “American Marathon” in 1897…  Click icon below to see readable PDF of story on left spar_2003.pdf Download File 1912 Marathon starting field. Click image left to enlarge story…  Metcalf’s Mill, circa 1900. Ashland History on Canvas……

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