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marathon

marathon

103 2.7
A long running race of about 42 kilometres on roads
  • noun
  • /ˈmɛrəˌθɑn/
translation icon : maratón
  • Some people run marathons for a cause.
  • marathon runners
  • marathon training
  • run a marathon

So you do ultra marathons and things like that.

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Examples

  • The sub two hour marathon is considered the Everest of distance running.

  • But there are guys that run marathons well into their 80s.

  • And did my first marathon about seven years ago.

  • OK Anybody running in the marathon or just watching?

  • OK, so the marathon is finally over.

  • I have to do a marathon tomorrow.

  • Oh man, my friend was planning to run the marathon but hadn't trained until the week of.

  • It reminds me of running my first marathon, my only marathon.

  • He's been running marathons and triathlons his entire life.

  • She trained for months to prepare for the marathon that was held in her city last weekend.

Compounds

A person who runs a very long road race of about 26 miles

4 1.8

A time when people watch several movies one after another without long breaks

A fight in 490 BC near Marathon, Greece in which the Athenians defeat Persian invaders

A long party where people dance late at night for many hours

A long event with fun activities from start to finish

How Long

Baja
2 6.7
endurance contest
  • Specialized
1 4.0
marathon
103 2.7
car race
4 2.2
sprint
55 2.1

Surface Forms

marathon singular
marathons plural

Etymology

Marathon comes from a famous run in ancient Greece when a messenger ran from the town of Marathon to Athens to deliver news after a battle, so the name is now used for the very long race of 26 miles and more.