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ultramarathon

American  
[uhl-truh-mar-uh-thon, -thuhn] / ˌʌl trəˈmær əˌθɒn, -θən /

noun

  1. any footrace of 50 or more miles.


Etymology

Origin of ultramarathon

First recorded in 1975–80; ultra- + marathon


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Chef and restaurateur Ramsay, 59, has completed a number of Ironman and ultramarathon events in recent years.

From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026

And after competing in the Sydney Marathon this August, he’ll run a 100-mile ultramarathon in Arizona in October.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2026

Earlier research found that ultramarathon runners often experience a breakdown of healthy red blood cells during races, which can potentially lead to anemia.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 21, 2026

The Prince of Wales has offered his "huge congratulations" to Kevin Sinfield as he closes in on finishing his latest ultramarathon challenge, raising money for motor neurone disease treatment and research.

From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2025

It had been an incredible, symbolic day for our family and I hoped for the country, but it was also a kind of ultramarathon.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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