How fast do marathoners run?

Answer 1

The distance is slightly over 26 miles/42km, the record time slightly over two hours, so the average speed is about 13mph or 21km/h.

Answer 2

In US marathons held during 2012, the median age for men was 39.8. The median age for women was 36.2.

Answer 3

The record time for the Boston Marathon is 2 hours, 7 minutes, and 14 seconds. Over 26.2 miles, that's an average of about a 4 minute, 48 second mile, or about 12 mph

Answer 4

The winner last year ran in 2.06.32