marathon

Type: Event

As of November 2026, marathon has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Watch What Crappens (Feb 2026). Mentioned as a personal goal and achievement by a cast member.

The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of 42.195 kilometres, usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair divisions. More than 800 marathons are held worldwide each year, with the vast majority of competitors being recreational athletes, as larger marathons can have tens of thousands of participants.