- Marathon - Wikipedia
The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of 42 195 kilometres (c 26 mi 385 yd), 1 usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes The marathon can be completed by running or with a run walk strategy There are also wheelchair divisions
- Marathon
Complete directory of marathons, marathon results, athlete and race news, marathon history, training schedules, chat, email, marathoning humor - everything for the marathon runner and marathon fan
- US Marathons Near Me | Marathon Events Calendar 2025 - Find A Race
So whether you’re looking for your nearest trail marathon in Arizona or Texas or the buzz of a big-city road-race in New York, Ohio or Massachusetts check out our comprehensive 2025 - 2026 marathons list below: and hit the “Refine” button above to tailor your search by location or terrain
- Your Complete Marathon Resource | FindMyMarathon. com
Every Marathon Tool You Need to Find, Compare, and Run Your Best Marathon - Calendars, Pace Bands, Race Details, Time Conversions, Race Hotels, Fastest Course Rankings, Elevation Profiles, Comparison Tools, more
- Marathon - World Athletics
The first women’s Olympic marathon took place at the 1984 Los Angeles Games One of the greatest marathon runners of all time was Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia, who became the first black African to win Olympic gold by winning the marathon in a world record time at the 1960 Rome Games
- The Complete Guide to Crushing Your First Marathon
Running your first marathon comes with a mix of emotions that tend to swing between excitement and fear But with the right training and preparation, the marathon should be an exciting and
- Marathon | Distance, Length, Olympics, History | Britannica
The marathon is a long-distance footrace first held at the revival of the Olympic Games in Athens in 1896 In 1924 the Olympic marathon distance was standardized at 42,195 meters (26 miles 385 yards)
- Marathon History: The Iconic Race’s Origins Development
We'll explore the earliest origins of the race, as well as it's history in the Olympics and it's meteoric rise to become the world's most famous long distance running race The marathon is a beloved race distance for dedicated runners
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