half marathons

Twenty-one kilometer runs

Half marathons is the plural of half marathon, a footrace of 13.1 miles—exactly half the distance of a standard marathon.

The event has become enormously popular among recreational runners as a challenging but achievable goal: She's run six half marathons this year.

The distance also serves as a stepping stone toward full marathon training.

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