Category
page 1Long-distance running disciplines

marathon
The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of kilometres ( 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. 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.
half marathon
road running event of 21.0975 kilometres
5000 metres
long-distance track running event
10,000 metres
common long distance running event
3000 metres
long-distance track running event
one hour run
Athletics discipline
10K run
road running competition over a distance of ten kilometres
2 miles run
Uncommon middle distance race
6 Day Race
standard multiday races distance
5K run
long-distance road running competition