Famous Women Marathon Runners

Learn more about elite women marathon runners.

The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of 42.195 kilometred, usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair divisions. More than 800 marathons are held worldwide each year, with the vast majority of competitors being recreational athletes, as larger marathons can have tens of thousands of participants.

This site is dedicated to different women who have pioneered marathon running for women.

Learn more here.

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