The City of Marathon, IA
Facebook
Twitter
Google
The city of Marathon is located in the state of Iowa in Buena Vista County and has a population of 291 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Marathon is Spencer, approximately 21 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Marathon, including Jackson Hometown Cafe, Beef Country Steak House, Ike's Job Site, Valley Lanes and Beef Country Lounge. For a larger selection of Marathon restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Marathon Golf Courses, including the Pocahontas Golf Course, Newell Golf Course, West Links Estates Golf Course, Spring Hills Country Club and Storm Lake Municipal Golf Course. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Marathon please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 2 airports are located in or near Marathon:
- Pocahontas Municipal Airport (POH)
- Spencer Municipal Airport (SPW)
Marathon, Iowa Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Marathon
In the month of December, Marathon experiences an average high temperature of 29 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 10 degrees with an average rainfall of 0.82 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Marathon with daytime temperatures averaging 80 degrees in the summer, and 29 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Marathon to receive an average of 0.69 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.87 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 107 degrees in the summer and as low as -32 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Marathon should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 60 degrees, and nighttime lows of 36.
Marathon, Iowa Attractions
1
Emerald Hills Golf Club - Arnolds Park, The Emerald Hills Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Dickinson County Iowa. Built in 1973, this Arnolds Park course is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted up to 1 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 712-332-7100. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 808 US 71 S, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
2
Lost Island Golf Club - Ruthven, The Lost Island Golf Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Palo Alto County Iowa. Built in 1972, this Ruthven course designed by Kenneth Fread is open apr 1 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 712-837-4800. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 3567 320th S, Ruthven, IA 51358
3
Newell Golf Course - Newell, The Newell Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Buena Vista County Iowa. is open apr 1 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted up to 3 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 712-272-4424. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 220 E Leroy Paulsen Rd, Newell, IA 50568
4
Pocahontas Golf Course - Pocahontas, The Pocahontas Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Pocahontas County Iowa. This course is located in the city of Pocahontas, . Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 712-335-4375.
Address: 49783 230th Ave, Pocahontas, IA 50574
5
Rolfe Golf Club - Rolfe, The Rolfe Golf Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Pocahontas County Iowa. Built in 1920, this Rolfe course is open apr 1 to oct 1. Tee times are accepted up to 1 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 712-848-3662. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 36 Grant, Rolfe, IA 50581
6
Spencer Municipal Golf Course - Spencer, The Spencer Municipal Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Clay County Iowa. Built in 2001, this Spencer course designed by Mark Mitchell is open apr 1 to dec 25. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 712-580-7280. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 1320 4th Ave SW, Spencer, IA 51301
7
Spring Hills Country Club - Mallard, The Spring Hills Country Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Palo Alto County Iowa. Built in 1970, this Mallard course is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 712-425-3582. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 4614 490th St, Mallard, IA 50562
8
Storm Lake Municipal Golf Course - Storm Lake, The Storm Lake Municipal Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Buena Vista County Iowa. Built in 1914, this Storm Lake course is open mar 25 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 712-732-8025. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 1528 E Lakeshore Dr, Storm Lake, IA 50588
9
West Links Estates Golf Course - Alta, The West Links Estates Golf Course is a 10 hole public golf course in Buena Vista County Iowa. Built in 1999, this Alta course designed by Paul Koth is open apr 1 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 712-284-2137. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 100 W Links Dr, Alta, IA 51002
10
Woodlyn Hills Golf Course - Milford, The Woodlyn Hills Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Dickinson County Iowa. Built in 1963, this Milford course designed by Roger Mayer is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 712-338-9898. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Rural Route 1, Milford, IA 51351
Page 1 of 2
Marathon, Iowa Hotels
Page 1 of 2
1 of 5
Marathon, Iowa Restaurants
This is a list of Marathon Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Bar & Grill Restaurants and Pizza Restaurants. Happy Dining!
Page 1 of 5
Marathon Articles
Be the first to contribute an article about this city
If you have been to Marathon and visited nearby attractions, restaurants, or hotels we would love to hear about it! Families everywhere will benifit greatly from your experiences!
Marathon, Iowa Videos
- 2.3 minutes
Published: 11/15/2010
Video Content:
rainbow bend resort, florida resort, marathon vacation, florida keys getaway, island destination, sandbar island
rainbow bend resort, florida resort, marathon vacation, florida keys getaway, island destination, sandbar island
- 1.6 minutes
Published: 06/21/2008
Video Content:
Marathon Florida, Florida vacations, Florida resorts, Florida hotels, Marathon resorts, Marathon hotels, Marathon Florida resorts, Marathon Florida hotels, Vacation Marathon Florida
Marathon Florida, Florida vacations, Florida resorts, Florida hotels, Marathon resorts, Marathon hotels, Marathon Florida resorts, Marathon Florida hotels, Vacation Marathon Florida
