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Marathon
The marathon is the ultimate test of distance running, covering the classic distance of 26.2 miles on legs and willpower. Its elite stars race through world capitals in front of millions, chasing times once thought impossible. Every finisher understands why the event carries its mystique. 12 marathon stars covered daily. See also the greatest marathon athletes of all time.
12Athletes tracked
$513MCombined net worth
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Net Worth Leaderboard
Full ranking →| # | Athlete | Country | Position | Net worth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haile Gebrselassie | Ethiopia | Long-distance running | $500M |
| 2 | Kelvin Kiptum | Kenya | Long-distance running | $5M |
| 3 | Sifan Hassan | Netherlands | Middle- and long-distance running | $5M |
| 4 | Eliud Kipchoge | Kenya | Marathon, 5000 m | $3M |
Latest Marathon News
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Marathon · Match Report
Haile Gebrselassie’s 8:01.08 world record falls 29 years ago today
Marathon · Club News
Paula Radcliffe Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Durham Running Festival
Marathon · Club News
Tigst Assefa's Marathon Record Under Threat from On's New Cloudboom Running Trainers
Marathon · Heritage
Haile Gebrselassie ties rare U20 double as Chumba’s 1986 Athens win fades
All Marathon Athletes
12 total →
Brigid Kosgei
6 Marathon Wins
Kenya
Eliud Kipchoge
15 Marathon Wins
Kenya
Galen Rupp
3 World Championships
United StatesHaile Gebrselassie
2 Olympic Medals
Ethiopia
Joshua Cheptegei
3 Gold Medals World Championships
Uganda
Kelvin Kiptum
3 Marathon Wins
Kenya
Kenenisa Bekele
5 Gold, 1 Bronze World Championships
Ethiopia
Letesenbet Gidey
1 Gold, 1 Silver World Championships
EthiopiaPaula Radcliffe
6 Marathon Wins
United Kingdom
Ruth Chepngetich
4 Marathon wins
Kenya
Sifan Hassan
3 Olympic Medals
NetherlandsTigst Assefa
4 Marathon Wins
EthiopiaMarathon FAQ
Who is the greatest marathon runner of all time?
Eliud Kipchoge is the near-universal answer, having dominated the event for years and famously broken the two-hour barrier in a special non-record-eligible event. Legends like Abebe Bikila and Haile Gebrselassie anchor the historical debate.
How long is a marathon?
The marathon is 26.2 miles, or 42.195 kilometres. The distance was standardised in the early twentieth century and has been the benchmark of endurance running ever since.
What are the World Marathon Majors?
The Majors are the sport's most prestigious annual city races, traditionally Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York, with the series expanding to add new races. Winning one is the biggest prize in road running outside championships.
How much do elite marathon runners earn?
Top marathoners earn through appearance fees, prize money, time bonuses and shoe sponsorships, with the biggest names commanding significant sums per race. Earnings fall away quickly below the elite tier.
Know the Language
World Marathon MajorsThe elite series of the world's most prestigious city marathons, road running's biggest stages.
Negative splitRunning the second half of a race faster than the first, the hallmark of elite pacing.
PacemakerA runner employed to set a target speed for the elite field before dropping out.
Hitting the wallThe sudden energy collapse late in a marathon when the body's fuel stores run dry.
TaperThe reduction in training volume before race day, designed to arrive fresh at the start line.