Danville’s inaugural marathon attracts runners from across the nation and sparks local enthusiasm

Danville’s inaugural marathon attracts runners from across the nation and sparks local enthusiasm

Danville native Steve Scott has run marathons all over the state, country and world, always traveling outside of his hometown to participate in these races. He was ready to see a marathon event in his own backyard.  In June 2024, Scott and other members of Danville’s running community started kicking around the idea of a local marathon.  They knew it would be a long process, Scott said, involving buy-in from the community and local government, p…