What marathon means? - Ultra Running Matters

What marathon means? Definition of marathon

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.

Why is it called 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.

Why is a marathon 26.2 km?
As the story goes, Queen Alexandra requested that the race start on the lawn of Windsor Castle (so the littlest royals could watch from the window of their nursery, according to some accounts) and finish in front of the royal box at the Olympic stadium—a distance that happened to be 26.2 miles (26 miles and 385 yards).Dhuʻl-H. 23, 1442 AH

Why is a marathon 42 km? According to the Greek IOC member Alexander Merkati, this was the correct course length (probably because this is the distance run at the 1906 Olympic Games in Athens). Due to the local conditions at the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp, the marathon distance was extended to 42.750 km.

What marathon means? – Additional Questions

Is 4 hours good for a marathon?

Across the board, most people finish a marathon in 4 to 5 hours, with an average mile time of 9 to 11.5 minutes. A finishing time that’s under 4 hours is a real accomplishment for everyone other than elite runners, who can finish in around 2 hours.Muh. 5, 1441 AH

Can everyone run a marathon?

Running a marathon takes guts, carbohydrates and a whole lot of training. For many people it’s the toughest physical challenge they’ll tackle in their lifetime – but given enough time to prepare, just about anyone can run a marathon.Saf. 26, 1443 AH

Why is the marathon 41 km?

Distance. The length of an Olympic marathon was not precisely fixed at first, but the marathon races in the first few Olympic Games were about 40 kilometres (25 mi), roughly the distance from Marathon to Athens by the longer, flatter route. The exact length depended on the route established for each venue.

What is full marathon distance?

But the royal family wanted the runners to finish directly in front of their viewing box, which added on 385 yards. For years, the marathon distance varied from 24 to 26.2 miles, but in 1921, for no recorded reason, twenty-six-point-two became official, and we just have to deal with it.Rab. II 27, 1443 AH

Which is the biggest marathon in the world?

The TCS New York City Marathon is the premier event of New York Road Runners (NYRR) and the largest marathon in the world. More than 1.2 million people have finished the race since its first running in 1970 with just 127 entrants and 55 finishers running four laps around Central Park.

What is a half-marathon in KM?

A half-marathon is 13.1 miles or 21 kilometers. This is exactly half the distance of a full marathon (26.2 miles). It’s a good goal for runners who have already completed a 5K (3.1 mile) race or a 10K (6.2 mile) race and are looking for a new challenge.Sha. 27, 1443 AH