What is the first event of the ancient Olympic pentathlon that involved running?

The stadion footrace.

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  1. The relay
  2. The stadion footrace ✔
  3. The marathon

Why: The ancient pentathlon included the stadion footrace along with jumping, javelin, discus, and wrestling.

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Answer: The stadion footrace. The ancient pentathlon included the stadion footrace along with jumping, javelin, discus, and wrestling.

  1. Track and field en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Track_and_field
    it comprised a five-event competition of the long jump, javelin throw, discus throw, stadion footrace, and wrestling
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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