How Far Is a Marathon? How Many Miles Is a Half Marathon

Marathon distance: 26.2 miles (42.195 km). Half marathon distance: 13.1 miles (21.0975 km).

Origins of the distances

Marathon distance traces to the modern Olympic Games and the 1908 London course; the half marathon (21.0975 km) is half that length, standardized for certification and record-keeping.

Pacing references

• 2 hour half marathon pace ≈ 5:41 min/km (9:09 min/mile).
• 3 hour marathon pace ≈ 4:16 min/km (6:52 min/mile).
• 4 hour marathon pace ≈ 5:41 min/km (9:09 min/mile).

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Also asked

• how far is a marathon — 26.2 miles
• how many miles is a half marathon — 13.1 miles
• how many km is a marathon — 42.195 km