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How much is the distance of a full marathon?
How much is the distance of a full marathon?
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A full marathon is 26.2 miles or 42 kilometers.
Although marathons differ in terrain and degree of difficulty, how far a marathon is has been standard since 1908. Races that are shorter or longer in distance include the 5K (3.1 miles), 10K (6.2 miles), half-marathon (13.1 miles), or ultra-marathon (anything over 26.2 miles).
A marathon distance is 26.2 miles, which is approximately 42.195 kilometers. This distance is standardized and recognized in official marathon events around the world.