half marathon
Plural
half marathons
1
a long-distance running race covering a distance of 21.0975 kilometres
A half marathon is a long-distance race that is half the length of a full marathon, covering a distance of 13.1 miles or 21.1 kilometers. It is a popular event for both experienced runners and beginners who want to challenge themselves with a race longer than a 10K but shorter than a full marathon. The half marathon requires good stamina, pacing, and preparation, as runners need to maintain a steady pace to complete the race within a reasonable time. It is often held as part of larger running festivals or events.
- Her goal is to run a half-marathon in every state.
- She trained for months to prepare for her first half-marathon.
- He completed the half-marathon in just under two hours.
- Thousands of runners participated in the annual half-marathon event.
- He set a personal record in the half-marathon last weekend.