ultramarathons

noun

plural of ultramarathon
as in marathons

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  1. marathons
  2. triathlons
  3. races
Noun
  • So far, she's run eight half marathons and one full marathon.
    — Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 16 June 2026
  • As someone who has run 31 marathons, including all six of the original world marathon majors, Reed, 42, was no stranger to going the distance.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Definition of marathons
Noun
  • Erica Fox was a swimmer and triathlete who had done two half-Ironmans and numerous other triathlons and who for almost 20 years did an annual triathlon called Escape From Alcatraz, her father said.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
Definition of triathlons
Noun
  • Like many Diamond League events, most races feature only finals and no qualifying heats.
    — Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Included in that lineup of marquee events are stallion making races like the Jim Dandy, Whitney, Jockey Club Gold Cup, and Travers along with top races for the girls in the Coaching Club American Oaks and Alabama Stakes.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of races
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“Ultramarathons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultramarathons. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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