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Culture
Races, records and research
Culture2 min read
Why the marathon is 42.195 kilometres
The standard marathon distance is 42.195 km (26 miles 385 yards). Understanding the units, conversions and pace implications is more useful than memorising origin stories.
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Running culture: etiquette, records and reading research
Race etiquette is part of taking part, records have ratification and conditions, and research has limits. Keeping rules, evidence and gear narratives separate gets closer to reality than chasing a single “fastest” story.
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