This was the final battle in the first Persian invasion of Greece.
The losers of this battle retreated to the Dog's Tail. One side had previously punished an expedition that sacked Sardis by burning Eretria. Though reinforcements to this battle were delayed by the Carenia festival, the departure of the losing side's cavalry prompted the victors of this battle to attack. Miltiades commanded one side in this battle, the loss of which stymied (*) Darius's attempt at an invasion. This was the final battle in the first Persian invasion of Greece. For 10 points, name this 490 BCE battle after which according to legend Pheidippides ran 26 miles to alert Athens of victory, the basis for a type of long run.
The losers of this battle retreated to the Dog's Tail. One side had previously punished an expedition that sacked Sardis by burning Eretria.
Battle of Marathon