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The World of Endurance: From Marathons to Ultras
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What is the traditional distance of a marathon?
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26.2 miles (42.2 kilometers)
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The traditional distance of a marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometers), which originated from the ancient Greek legend of Pheidippides running from Marathon to Athens to deliver news of the Greek victory over the Persians.