Marathon

5 photos · 2016–2024

5 photographs tagged Marathon, 2016–2024.

Marathon Petroleum Refinery in St. Paul Park illuminates the frozen Mississippi River at dusk.
Marathon Petroleum's St. Paul Park refinery sits along the Mississippi River southeast of downtown St. Paul. Built in 1939, the plant processes roughly 90,000 barrels of crude oil per day into gasoline, diesel, and asphalt products for the regional market. It's one of only two refineries operating in Minnesota, the other being Flint Hills Resources in Rosemount. Marathon Petroleum acquired the facility in 2010 as part of its purchase of the Minnesota refining business from Marathon Oil's corporate predecessor.

Marathon Refinery Reflected on the Mississippi at St. Paul Park

Tower Bridge in London spans the Thames during the 2019 London Marathon.
Tower Bridge in London spans the River Thames during the 2019 London Marathon. Completed in 1894, the combined bascule and suspension bridge was built to maintain road access while allowing ships to pass through the Pool of London.

Tower Bridge, London Marathon 2019

Boston Marathon 2024 Abbott World Marathon Majors bib listing six marathon races: Tokyo, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York, and
The Abbott World Marathon Majors series links six of the world's oldest and largest marathons: Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City. Boston, first run in 1897, is the oldest annual marathon in the world and the final "star" some runners chase to complete the series. Runners who finish all six races within their lifetime qualify for the Six Star Medal, a distinction Abbott began tracking formally when it took over series sponsorship in 2015. This cheer card, handed out at the marathon's official expo, is designed for runners' families and friends to display along the course route.

“Six Star” Abbott World Majors Bib for the 2024 Boston Marathon

2024 Boston Marathon stickers featuring Bank of America branding and sailing ship logo on yellow surface.
The unicorn has been the Boston Marathon's official symbol since 1995, representing the mythical stamina needed to complete the 26.2-mile course from Hopkinton to Boylston Street. Bank of America has served as title sponsor of the race since 2015, and its logo appears alongside the unicorn on official event merchandise. The Boston Marathon Expo, held at the Hynes Convention Center in the days before the race, is where registered runners pick up their bibs and can browse licensed gear from the Boston Athletic Association and its partners.

2024 Boston Marathon Unicorn Stickers at the Marathon Expo

Boston Athletic Association embroidered patches with sailing ship logo and Bank of America branding at 2024 Boston Marathon Expo.
The Boston Athletic Association's unicorn emblem, dating to the 1980s, appears on these embroidered patches alongside Bank of America's logo, the marathon's title sponsor since 2015. The Boston Marathon, first run in 1897, is the world's oldest annual marathon and one of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors. Runners collect credentials and merchandise like these patches at the marathon's expo in the days before the race, typically held at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston's Back Bay.

2024 Boston Marathon Embroidered Patches at the Expo