Pronunciation: /ˈmærəˌθɑn/
noun a long-distance running race, strictly one of 26 miles 385 yards (42.195 km)
A1 I watched a marathon on TV.
A2 She trained for months to run a marathon.
B1 The marathon had participants from all over the world.
B2 Running a marathon requires a lot of endurance and preparation.
C1 The Boston Marathon is one of the most prestigious races in the world.
C2 He set a new world record in the marathon, finishing in just over two hours.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a marathon
A1 She ran a marathon race last weekend.
A2 He completed a marathon training program to prepare for the race.
B1 The marathon runner crossed the finish line with a new personal best time.
B2 The marathon event attracted participants from all over the world.
C1 The marathon route took runners through scenic landscapes and historic landmarks.
C2 The marathon champion set a new world record for the fastest time ever recorded.
formal The annual city marathon attracts thousands of participants from all over the world.
informal I can't believe I signed up for a marathon next month, I hope I can finish it!
slang Running a marathon is no joke, it's a real test of endurance.
figurative Getting through a difficult project at work can feel like running a mental marathon.
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