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marathon

[mar-uh-thon, -thuhn] / ˈmær əˌθɒn, -θən /
NOUN
long-distance race
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In June, when the full council discussed changes to the board, during a marathon meeting about what would go on Tuesday’s ballot, panel President Marqueece Harris-Dawson also indicated that the current setup can cause confusion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

They powered him to a third-place finish and a spot on the marathon podium.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

In addition to the half marathon, the event includes a 12K that begins in San Diego and crosses into Mexico, and a 10K in Tijuana.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

A runner in a marathon in northern France was seriously injured runner when a tree was felled by strong winds during the race.

From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 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

"You don't need to run marathons," Corral said.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

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

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 reports focused on the strangest claims by Arday of his personal achievements, including that he ran 30 marathons in 35 days, some partly with a fracture in his leg.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

Two marathons, just before her life went up in flames.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti


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