marathon
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Things started unraveling around the marathon mark, somewhere along the East River Esplanade.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The ranks of America’s marathon commuters have grown since the pandemic, with many workers moving farther away from city centers for cheaper housing and more space.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
The 2026 marathon had a record 59,830 finishers and was the biggest annual one-day fundraising event in the world.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Mac has witnessed many changes to the marathon over the years, from the landscape around Canary Wharf, to the growing number of competitors and spectators.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
He talked Howard into committing to the race, even though it was at the marathon distance of one-and-five-eighths miles, farther than Smith wanted to send Seabiscuit.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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