marathon
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Both the 10k and half marathon start on St Vincent Street in the city centre and conclude on Glasgow Green.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Sunday's runs include a 10k and a half marathon, with Scotland's 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Eilish McColgan and charity fundraiser Craig Ferguson the official starters.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Making the playoffs in Major League Baseball is supposed to be a mark of excellence, a reward given only to the most deserving for enduring the grueling marathon of 162 games in roughly 180 days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
The 32-year-old musician launched his Together Together tour in May and is currently in the second month of his marathon 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
It’s been a Stella Grant marathon, even with the lame CF content.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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Sir Kevin is aiming to complete seven ultra marathons in seven days, running between Hull and Manchester, in a challenge inspired by his former teammate Rob Burrow, who died from MND in 2024.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Helen described her late-husband as a calm, level-headed and "very active guy" who used to run marathons, even "before it was popular".
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
But after losing much of his depth perception, he traded that passion for running, completing 79 marathons, his family said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
Some of his claims about his personal life, including that he once ran 30 marathons in 35 days and raised millions for charities, were also disputed.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
"Don't get me wrong. I hope all that happens so y'all can buy this store and I can retire, kick back and watch Law and Order marathons all day, every day."
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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