Jack Holden Wins Marathon Trophy. Jack Holden being presented with a medallion and the Marathon Trophy (seen in *****) by Lord Gowrie. Jack Holden, Tipton Harriers, won the 26 mile Marathon from Windsor Castle to Chiswick Stadium in 2 hours 42 minutes 52.4 seconds. The Marathon which was started by H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth, was associated with the Polytechnic Kinnaird Trophy Meeting. June 18, 1949. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).