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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The 10-time marathoner has only run once on the treadmill over the past eight weeks.
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
The Netherlands native has also worked for Reckitt Benckiser and Unilever and is an avid marathoner and triathlete.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
As marathoners zip by, spectators are invited to cheer, snap images for Instagrams and TikToks, and hang out with free coffee, water and croissants.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
The mostly flat course brings marathoners over ancient bridges, through medieval alleys and along the Arno.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
The Netherlands native has also worked for Reckitt Benckiser and Unilever and is an avid marathoner and triathlete.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
As marathoners zip by, spectators are invited to cheer, snap images for Instagrams and TikToks, and hang out with free coffee, water and croissants.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
The mostly flat course brings marathoners over ancient bridges, through medieval alleys and along the Arno.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Marathoner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marathoner. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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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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