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“A marathon is a 26.2-mile run, or 42.195 kilometers. ... “Finishing times for a marathon can range from a little over two hours for elite marathoners to eight hours or so for other ...
In 2005, the average marathon time in the U.S. was 4 hours 32 minutes 8 seconds for men, 5 hours 6 minutes 8 seconds for women. [165] In 2015, the men's and women's median marathon times were 4 hours 20 minutes 13 seconds and 4 hours 45 minutes 30 seconds respectively. [166] A goal many runners aim for is to break certain time barriers.
Since 2019 runners over the age of 20 qualify when they are able to complete an officially recognised marathon (42.2 km) in under 4:50 (5 hours before 2019). [8] During the event an athlete must also reach five cut-off points in specified times to complete the race. [1]
The International Association of Ultrarunners recognizes IAU World Records for 50-kilometers, 100-kilometers, 6 hours, 12 hours, 100 miles, 24 hours, 48 hours, and 6 days. [ 17 ] There are ultramarathon racewalking events that are usually 50 km, although 100 km and 100-mile (160 km) "Centurion" races are also organized.
A marathon is a 26.2 mile (or 42 km) race that’s usually run along roads or walkways, but may also go through busy cities, along popular beach trails or over hilly or mountainous terrain.
However, beyond a certain point, negative consequences might occur. Older male runners (45-55) who run more than 40 miles (64 kilometers) per week face reduced testosterone levels, although they are still in the normal range. [34] Running a marathon lowers testosterone levels by 50% in men and more than doubles cortisol levels for 24 hours. [35]
Through the 24th mile, only Geremew managed to stay with him. Kipchoge ran the next two miles in 4:26 and 4:30 to win the race 2:02:37, while Geremew finished second in 2:02:55. This was Kipchoge's second fastest time behind his Berlin world record and also the second fastest marathon in history as well as his fourth London Marathon victory. [18]
The 5-foot-tall sixth-grader placed second among all girls and women at the Ventura Marathon in February when she ran the 26.2-mile course in 2 hours 58 minutes, averaging less than 7 minutes per ...