ultramarathon

[uhl-truh-mar-uh-thon, -thuhn]

noun

1. any footrace of 50 or more miles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ultramarathon¹

First recorded in 1975–80; ultra- + marathon

Example Sentences

Sophie Power had not even laced up her trainers for her first run when she signed up to an ultramarathon.

From BBC

The ultramarathon runner said he planned to continue living adventurously for as long as his body allowed.

From BBC

But that has all changed for 14-time Ironman champion Lucy Gossage, whose latest feat saw her win a gruelling ultramarathon between Derbyshire and Scotland.

From BBC

I was not recovering from a car accident or an ultramarathon.

From Slate

She regularly takes part in runs and with an ultramarathon already planned, she decided to use the event to kickstart the campaign, Run for Ryan.

From BBC