It's 26.2 miles long because that's how long a marathon is that's why it's called the Boston Marathon.
a marathon is how far?
The London marathon race is 42.195 kilometers long
Wikipedia is a very valid source for finding out how long a marathon is. Specifically, a marathon is a long-distance run based around the 25 mile mark.
A marathon is 26.202 miles.
Yes, there is a half marathon. A half marathon is about 13.1 miles long, half the distance of a full marathon, 26.2 miles.
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A half-marathon is 13.1 miles long.
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Yes, in 1968.
MARATHON, STD DISTANCE 26 MILES 386 YARDS
42.9km