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 …

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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 …

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Dec 5, 2025 · The 2026 Runner's World marathon calendar spans the United States, and includes everything from marathons to half marathon, and even a few 5Ks, 10Ks, and more.

Nov 27, 2025 · 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 …

Oct 31, 2025 · The world's biggest marathon returns in 2025, with more than 55,000 runners expected to participate in the 26.2 mile run through the five boroughs.

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