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The most common ultramarathon distances are 50 and 100 miles or 50 and 100 kilometres. A more non standard distances is the [[double-marathon]] which is, as the name suggests, two marathons run back-to-back, covering a total distance of about 84 kilometres (52 miles). |
The most common ultramarathon distances are 50 and 100 miles or 50 and 100 kilometres. A more non standard distances is the [[double-marathon]] which is, as the name suggests, two marathons run back-to-back, covering a total distance of about 84 kilometres (52 miles). |
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==Well known Ultramarathons== |
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*[[Comrades Marathon]] |
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*[[Two Oceans Marathon]] |
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External links: http://www.ultramarathonworld.com/ |
External links: http://www.ultramarathonworld.com/ |
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Revision as of 13:11, 3 April 2004
Ultramarathon is a term that defines any running (and occasionally otherwise) event that requires the runner run beyond the typical marathon length (26 miles/42 kilometres). These distances are often multiples of 25 miles or kilometres, depending on the conventions of the country in which the event is held.
The most common ultramarathon distances are 50 and 100 miles or 50 and 100 kilometres. A more non standard distances is the double-marathon which is, as the name suggests, two marathons run back-to-back, covering a total distance of about 84 kilometres (52 miles).
Well known Ultramarathons
External links: http://www.ultramarathonworld.com/