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Why is a marathon 42.195 kilometers?

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∙ 16y ago
Updated: 10/21/2022

The marathon distance of 26 miles 385 yards was established at the 1908 London Olympics. Previously, the race had been 24.8 miles long. However, King Edward wanted the race to start in front of Windsor Castle and end at the Olympic Stadium, in front of the Royal Box. It happened to be exactly 26 miles from Windsor Castle to the Stadium, and 385 yards around the track from the entrance to the Royal Box.

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What is 42195 meters long?

a marathon race


How big is a marathon in kilometers?

42.16 kilometers.


How many kilometers is a full marathon?

42.16 kilometers.


What is the marathon measured in Kilometers?

42,195km


How kilometers much is a marathon?

42


Why are marathons measured in kilometers?

A 26.2-mile marathon is 42.16 kilometers.


Is a 10k the same as a quarter marathon?

Not quite, a quarter marathon would be 10.48 kilometers.


How long is the olypmic marathon?

42.195 kilometers


Which is the most appropiate unit to measure the length of a marathon race?

kilometers


How long is the London marathon race in klometers?

The London marathon race is 42.195 kilometers long


How long is new york marathon?

The marathon currently measures 26.2 miles or just under 42.2 kilometers


How many meters long is the marathon course?

The marathon course is 42.195 kilometers long, which is equivalent to 26.2 miles.

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