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 ground is wet for you Philadelphia half-marathoners and 8K runners, but the drizzle and mist will start to move out as the morning goes on — and your running weather will get better every hour through the morning.
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Bill Kelly, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
The shoe brand has also added the AI internet personality to their Kane Athlete roster, which includes ultra marathoner Matt Johnson, Peloton instructor Olivia Amato, and more.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
The shoe’s versatility is exemplified by Olympic marathoner Clayton Young wearing it on many of his long runs.
—Scott Douglas, Outside, 12 Nov. 2025
Most marathoners consume one gel every 30 to 45 minutes after the first hour, or four to six gels over a four-hour race.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
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Bill Kelly, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
The shoe brand has also added the AI internet personality to their Kane Athlete roster, which includes ultra marathoner Matt Johnson, Peloton instructor Olivia Amato, and more.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
The shoe’s versatility is exemplified by Olympic marathoner Clayton Young wearing it on many of his long runs.
—Scott Douglas, Outside, 12 Nov. 2025
Most marathoners consume one gel every 30 to 45 minutes after the first hour, or four to six gels over a four-hour race.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Marathoner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marathoner. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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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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