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man_vs._horse

Man Vs. Horse

Pub dispute

In 1979, Welsh locals Gordon Green and Glyn Hones asked who would win a marathon, a horse or a man. This marathon started as a way to overcome a pub dispute. 1)

Annual 22-mile marathon

An annual 22-mile (35.4 km) marathon has been held in Welsh Town, Wales since then, with both men and horses racing. 2)

Jackpot

The escalating jackpot for a runner who beats the first horse and rider starts at £500 and increases by £500 each year until it is won. It stands at £3500 for 2022. 3)

Huw Lobb

The first jackpot was won by Huw Lobb in 2004 when it had reached £25,000! 4)

man_vs._horse.txt · Last modified: 2021/09/27 10:44 by rapidplatypus