Recreation and Tourism
Marathon has a children's park named after Del Earle, one of the town's founders.
There are numerous hotels in the town, including Travelodge, Harbour Inn, Peninsula Inn, Wayfare Inn and the Zero 100 Motor Inn.
Marathon has a challenging 9 hole golf course, Cross-country skiing trails and down hill skiing, a 4-sheet curling venue, and the only indoor swimming pool between Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie.
Recent developments in the town include a new skatepark, basketball courts and the refinishing of the tennis courts.
Marathon has had two competitive hockey teams. The Marathon Renegades a Tier II Junior "A" team and the Superior Eagles a "AAA" Midget team. Marathon also supports minor hockey and an active figure-skating club.
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