The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of 42.195 kilometres, usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair divisions.

What is the word Marathon mean?

1 : a footrace run on an open course usually of 26 miles 385 yards (42.2 kilometers) broadly : a long-distance race. 2a : an endurance contest. b : something (such as an event, activity, or session) characterized by great length or concentrated effort. Marathon.

Why is it called a Marathon?

History. The event is named after the legendary 26-mile run made by a Greek soldier called Philippides (also known as Pheidippides) from the scene of the battle of Marathon to Athens, where he announced the defeat of the invading Persians. ... This distance was standardised at 26 miles 385 yards (42.195km) in 1921.