Multiple choice What is the distance to be covered in Marathon Race? 25 Miles and 385 yards 24 Miles 27 Miles Only 26 Miles and 385 yards Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation The standard marathon distance is 26 miles and 385 yards (approximately 42.195 kilometers). This distance was standardized at the 1908 London Olympics and has been used for all official marathons since then.