Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who runs in marathon races: A "marathoner" is an athlete who competes in long-distance foot races, specifically the marathon, which is a race of 42.195 kilometers (26.219 miles).

Usage

• The term "marathoner" is used to specifically identify a person who runs marathons. It is a more specific term than "runner," which can refer to someone who runs any distance.
• It is typically used in sports, news, and casual contexts to describe a person's athletic pursuit or achievement.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She trained for years to become a successful marathoner.
  • The city's annual race attracts thousands of marathoners from around the world.
  • As an experienced marathoner, he knows how to pace himself over 26.2 miles.

Advanced Usage

• "Elite marathoner": Refers to a marathon runner who competes at the highest, often professional, level.
  • The elite marathoner broke the course record.
• "First-time marathoner": Describes someone who is running a marathon for the first time.
  • The advice was invaluable for the first-time marathoner.

Variants and Related Words

• Marathon (n): The long-distance running event itself.
  • He is preparing for the Boston Marathon.
• Marathon running (n): The activity or sport of running marathons.
  • Marathon running requires immense dedication.

Synonyms

• Long-distance runner: A runner who specializes in races of long distances, which may include but is not limited to the marathon.
• Road runner: A runner who primarily competes in races on paved roads, often including marathons.

Related Phrases

• To run a marathon: The action of participating in a marathon race.
  • Her goal is to run a marathon in every state.

Noun

1. someone who participates in long-distance races (especially in marathons)