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A marathon is 26.202 miles.
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How long is half a marathon?
The half marathon is a road race distance of exactly 21.0975 km, as defined by the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF), the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), and the Road Running Technical Council of USA Track & Field (RRTC/USATF). The conversion of this distance into Imperial units is approximately -- not exactly -- 13.10938 miles. Half marathons such as The Disney Princess Half Marathon is a popular marathon that takes place in Orlando, Florida.
What is the length of a marthon race?
The marathon is a road race distance of exactly 42.195 km, as defined by the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF), the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), and the Road Running Technical Council of USA Track & Field (RRTC/USATF). The conversion of this distance into Imperial units is approximately -- not exactly -- 26.21876 miles, a distance that is commonly rounded to 26.2 mile. The official length is 42.195 kilometres (26 miles and 385 yards)It depends on the Marathon.
What is the olympic contest that is a foot race of 42 kilometres?
The marathon is a long-distance running event with an official distance of 42.195 kilometers (26 miles 385 yards) that is usually run as a road race. The event is named after the fabled run of the Greek soldier Pheidippides, a messenger from the Battle of Marathon to Athens. It was one of the original Olympic events in 1896, though the distance did not become standardized until 1921.
What is the longest distance event in the Olympics?
The MarathonThe longest running race is the marathon at 42.195KM (26miles 385yards)The longest foot race is the mens 50K walkThe longest race is the triathalon - 1500M swim + 40KM cycle + 10KM run
What year did the Boston marthon begin?
The first Boston Marathon (known then as the Boston Athletic Association Road Race) was on April 19, 1897.
For how many years has the London marathon been going on for?
The London Marathon is a road marathon that has been held each year in London since 1981.
When was Crowley Road Race created?
Crowley Road Race was created in 1976.
When was Falmouth Road Race created?
Falmouth Road Race was created in 1973.
When was Peachtree Road Race created?
Peachtree Road Race was created in 1970.
When was Around the Bay Road Race created?
Around the Bay Road Race was created in 1890.
When was Nos Galan road race created?
Nos Galan road race was created in 1958.
When was Ice Breaker Road Race created?
Ice Breaker Road Race was created in 1980.
