The men's marathon was a track and field athletics event held as part of the athletics at the 1912 Summer Olympics programme. The distance used was 40.2 kilometres, nearly 2 full kilometres shorter than that used in 1908 and since 1924. The competition was held on Sunday, July 14, 1912. 95 runners entered, but only 68 runners competed. NOCs could enter up to 12 athletes. With conditions described as "very hot", only 36 of the 68 competitors finished. The event was won by Ken McArthur of South Africa, the nation's first Olympic marathon victory. Men's marathon at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm — the final on July 14, 1912. 🥇 Ken McArthur (RSA) · 🥈 Christian Gitsham · 🥉 Gaston Strobino Wiki link