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How long were the ancient Greek races?
26 Miles long!
How long is the Olympic marathon race?
The race is 42.195 kilometers.An ordinary marathon is a tiny bit shorter at 46,145 yards (26 miles + 385 yards, about 26.22 miles).26 miles and 385 yards.
Did girls run marathons in ancient Egypt?
Egypt did not have marathons, this is a product of modern sports.
How did Phidippides die?
Phidippides died of exhaustion after a long run of approximately 42 Km.. That is why marathons nowadays are 42.35 Kilometers long in track :)
How long did an torch relay race last in ancient Greece?
A marathon was 26 miles in Ancient Greece. This is because Philippides was given the task to run from Athens to Sparta to deliver important information. The distance was 26 miles.
How long does it take to drive the Boston Marathon?
Marathons are 26 miles long. If you average 26 mph, you'll make it in an hour.
How long is the women's marathon?
All marathons are competed over a course that is 26.2 miles in length.
How long are marathons in West Virginia?
The same as marathons anywhere else: 26.2 miles.
If Steve ran 4 marathons and each marathon is 26 miles 35 yards how far did he run in all of the marathons combined?
104 miles, 140 yards
How many miles separate Glasgow and Edingurgh?
About 26. People run marathons
How long is the New York City marathon?
all official Marathons are 26.2 miles
What does marathons mean?
Marathons is plural for marathon, which refers to a running race that is about 26 miles (42 kilometers) long. It also refers to something that lasts an extremely long time or requires great effort, such as an event or activity, or a contest in which people compete with each other to find out who can do something the longest amount of time
How may miles in 3 marathons?
54 miles
How far is the Honolulu marathon?
Supposedly the first marathon was 26 miles by a Greek runner from Marathon to Athens. In 1921 the present distance of 26 miles 385 yards was standardized.
How many miles is a modern-day marathon?
The classic marathon is 26 miles, 385 yards
What is the shortest marathon?
all marathons are 26.1 miles
Why is the marathon 42.2 km?
Most marathons are 26.2 miles long. This is said to be the distance between Greece and Athens where the marathon was originated. The total distance was given at 26 miles. The extra 0.2 mile was to be ran because the king and queen wanted to see the runners cross the finish line.
