WORLD CIVILIZATION

Detailed explanation-1: -The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of 42.195 km (26 mi 385 yd), 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -sprint, also called dash, in athletics (track and field), a footrace over a short distance with an all-out or nearly all-out burst of speed, the chief distances being 100, 200, and 400 metres and 100, 220, and 440 yards.

Detailed explanation-3: -The longest race on the Olympic programme, athletes run a distance of 26 miles and 385 yards (42.195km). The event takes place on the road and the finishing order of the race is determined by time. Refuelling stations appear every 5km on a marathon course for the athletes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Often called a half marathon, a mini-marathon is a tremendous test of endurance and running skill. At half the length of a full, 26.2-mile (42.16-kilometer) marathon, a mini-marathons’ 13.1-mile (21.08-kilometer) course provides a challenge without the grueling length.