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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

Example Sentences

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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

Mr. Murakami has completed dozens of marathons, at least one ultramarathon and runs most days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

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

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2024

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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