Original Marathon (Marathon I) is an all-purpose tall fescue built for active households. It’s chosen by families who want a lawn that looks good and can handle everyday use.

Key features:

• Great for recreation and family yards• Very durable for daily foot traffic• Recovers quickly from wear• Mow at 2½ to 3½ inches• Coarse blade texture• Medium green color most of the year• Handles up to 40% shade

Marathon I is one of the toughest options in the Marathon® line, but no grass is completely immune to damage from constant dog traffic.

Marathon is also available in a lighter-weight “Lite” sod option for easier handling and installation.