Marathon is a town in Cortland County, New York, United States.

The Central New York Maple Festival takes place in Marathon annually.

Marathon is within the bounds of the former Central New York Military Tract.

[4] The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad's Syracuse Branch through Marathon opened on October 18, 1854.

21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The town holds an annual festival celebrating New York maple, its production, and its producers, and includes vendors, exhibitions, and concerts.