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How Many Miles in a Marathon?

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Marathons vary in length, but most are measured in kilometers instead of miles like many of us are used to. To help figure out how many miles are in a marathon, remember that 1 mile is equal to 1.609344 kilometers.
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A marathon, by definition, is 26 miles and 385 yards, or 42.195 kilometers.
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  1. Wikipedia - http://www.ask.com/wiki/Marathon
  2. life123.com - http://life123.com/sports/cycling-running/marat...
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