Marathon Run
With an official distance of 42.195 kilometres, a marathon tests endurance both mental and physical. Runners try to run the distance as quick as possible, with some using a run/walk strategy to ensure success. The race is based on the legend of Philippides, the greek messenger who, after the battle of Marathon in 490 BC, ran the distance without a rest before exclaiming “we have won” then collapsing and dying.
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With an official distance of 42.195 kilometres, a marathon tests endurance both mental and physical. Runners try to run the distance as quick as possible, with some using a run/walk strategy to ensure success. The race is based on the legend of Philippides, the greek messenger who, after the battle of Marathon in 490 BC, ran the distance without a rest before exclaiming “we have won” then collapsing and dying.
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How many MarathonRun clubs are there?
PlaySport lists 15 MarathonRun clubs and organisations. Browse them above to find one near you.
How do I join a MarathonRun club?
Find a MarathonRun club near you on PlaySport, open its page, and use its contact or booking details to get in touch and sign up.
Are there MarathonRun clubs for juniors and beginners?
Many MarathonRun clubs welcome juniors and beginners. Open each club's page to see the programs and sessions it runs for new and younger players.
