marathoner

noun

mar·​a·​thon·​er ˈmer-ə-ˌthä-nər 

ˈma-rə-

: someone (such as a runner) who takes part in a marathon

marathoning

ˈmer-ə-ˌthä-niŋ 

ˈma-rə-

noun

Examples of marathoner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ultra marathoner Joe Grant, who’s signed to Norda and Black Diamond, served as the bridge between the two parties. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Training through miserable weather has long been a rite of passage for marathoners, but today’s extremes are affecting training schedules and race days in ways that can affect safety and performance. — Nadia Neophytou, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Working so closely with the film’s amazing ultra marathoners and learning their stories was what inspired McAdams to train for her own event. — Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

In a study published on Thursday in Scientific Reports, scientists wanted to better understand which marathoners may be more prone to hitting the wall and when. — Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for marathoner

• afrikaner
• conner
• honor
• honour
• wanner
• dishonor

Kids Definition

marathoner

noun

mar·​a·​thon·​er ˈmar-ə-ˌthän-ər 

: one (as a runner) who takes part in a marathon