Question

Running events are often categorised as 5K. 10K, half marathon, full marathon etc. What is the official running distance of a full marathon?
42.19 Kms
35.13 Kms
50.17 Kms
24.12 Kms

Answer 1

Explanation:

official running distance of a full marathon 42.195 km

or 26 miles approx

Answer 2

Answer :

The official running distance of a full marathon is 42.19 kms.

Extra Informations :

Marathon is a long-distance road race performed by athletes from all over the world. Its official measurement is 26 miles and 385 yards or 42.195 kilometres.

In Men's category, the world record is held by Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge who completed the marathon in 2 hours, 1 minute and 39 seconds in 2018's. In Women's category, the world record is held by United Kingdom's Paula Radcliffe who completed the marathon in 2 hours, 15 minutes and 25 seconds back in 2003. However Eliud Kipchoge won three seasons 2017, 2018, 2019 in a row.