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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Check in here: Four Seasons Hotel Chicago expertly caters to marathoners.
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Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Just look at Ken Rideout, a father of four from Nashville who became serious about distance running in his mid-40s and then one of the world’s fastest marathoners his age by his early 50s.
—Jen Murphy, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Nearly nine hours after the first runner broke the tape, a crowd of spectators, volunteers, and other athletes was still in position to welcome the final batch of marathoners—whistling, cheering, and waving glowsticks despite the late hour and dropping temps.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
The winningest marathoner in the world, Hug has won a whopping 31 major marathons since 2016, including all six last year.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Just look at Ken Rideout, a father of four from Nashville who became serious about distance running in his mid-40s and then one of the world’s fastest marathoners his age by his early 50s.
—Jen Murphy, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Nearly nine hours after the first runner broke the tape, a crowd of spectators, volunteers, and other athletes was still in position to welcome the final batch of marathoners—whistling, cheering, and waving glowsticks despite the late hour and dropping temps.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
The winningest marathoner in the world, Hug has won a whopping 31 major marathons since 2016, including all six last year.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 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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