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The official length of a marathon is 26.2 miles, as adopted by the International Association of Athletic Federations in 1921.
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This distance has been used for all official marathons since then, including the first organized marathon at the 1896 Olympics.
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Before this, the marathon distance varied from 24 to 26.2 miles.
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It is recommended to run for at least 6 months and 3 times a week before attempting to run a marathon.
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The marathon may have ancient roots, but the foot race’s official length of 26.2 miles wasn’t established until the 20th century. The first organized marathon was held in Athens at the 1896 Olympics , the start of the Games’ modern era .
Why Is a Marathon 26.2 Miles? - HISTORY
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The short answer is that marathons are set at 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles) because the International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) officially adopted that in 1921 .
Why is a marathon 26.2 miles? - Boston.com
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For the next few Olympic games, the race stayed around 25 miles depending on the local landscape. And there was a lot of drama. Runners cheated by sneaking off into…
Why is a marathon 26.2 miles? | Brooks Running
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The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of 42.195 km (26 mi 385 yd), usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on…
Marathon - Wikipedia
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