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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Doubling the amount of marathoners is a sprint to a year-end economic boost for all of Sacramento.
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Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Some years ago, a team of Swedish scientists, using sophisticated methods, developed a system for increasing glucose-molecule storage in marathoners’ bodies.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
Modern marathoners are now able to consume unprecedented levels of carbohydrates during races, thanks to hydrogel delivery systems that reduce gastrointestinal distress.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2026
Having strength in depth — Kejelcha and Kiplimo are the two fastest half marathoners ever — ensures packs can be maintained for longer at faster speeds.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Some years ago, a team of Swedish scientists, using sophisticated methods, developed a system for increasing glucose-molecule storage in marathoners’ bodies.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
Modern marathoners are now able to consume unprecedented levels of carbohydrates during races, thanks to hydrogel delivery systems that reduce gastrointestinal distress.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2026
Having strength in depth — Kejelcha and Kiplimo are the two fastest half marathoners ever — ensures packs can be maintained for longer at faster speeds.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 27 Apr. 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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