Ultrarunning History
153: The 3rd Astley Belt Six-Day Race (1879)
The Third Astley Belt six-day race was held in Madison Square Garden in 1879 and was the most impactful ultramarathon in the history of the sport.
The Third Astley Belt six-day race was held in Madison Square Garden in 1879 and was the most impactful ultramarathon in the history of the sport.