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Podcast: Ultrarunning History
Episode: 102: Six Day Race Part 9: Women's Six-day Frenzy (1876)
Description: By Davy Crockett
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Women's Six-Day Race
In 1876, Chicago, Illinois was the six-day race capital of the world. A six-day race frenzy broke out in many other cities, after the incredible Mary Marshall vs. Bertha Von Hillern race was held in February 1876. (see episode 101). They showed America that not only could men pile up miles in six days, but women could too, even mothers.
Both men and women sought to race for fame and fortune, even some who weren’t properly trained. There were so many people who wanted a piece of this action that the...