marathoner
noun
mar·a·thon·er
ˈmer-ə-ˌthä-nər 
ˈma-rə-
: someone (such as a runner) who takes part in a marathon
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It is not known what Prado was drinking, but most marathoners drink water or sports drinks.
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Victor Mather, New York Times, 9 May 2024
For their last race before the 2024 Paris Olympics, marathoners Emily Sisson, Fiona O’Keeffe and Dakotah Lindwurm will all tackle New York Road Runners' Mastercard New York Mini 10K on June 8.
—Julie Mazziotta, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
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Victor Mather, New York Times, 9 May 2024
For their last race before the 2024 Paris Olympics, marathoners Emily Sisson, Fiona O’Keeffe and Dakotah Lindwurm will all tackle New York Road Runners' Mastercard New York Mini 10K on June 8.
—Julie Mazziotta, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
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“Marathoner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marathoner. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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marathoner
noun
mar·a·thon·er
ˈmar-ə-ˌthän-ər
: one (as a runner) who takes part in a marathon
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