Why is a Marathon 26.2 Miles? (History of Marathon Distance)

Most likely, you already know that a marathon is around 26 miles long. To be precise, it’s 26.2188 miles or 26.2 as most round it off as. That last .2 sounds so small, but marathon runners know it’s an extra few steps that add up!!! And maybe you’ve wondered why on Earth the race isn’t …

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