ultramarathon
Noun
Meaning
ultramarathon (plural ultramarathons)
A running race over a distance longer than 42.195 km, the length of a standard marathon.
Examples
How to run an ultramarathon ? Puff out your chest, put one foot in front of the other, and don't stop till you cross the finish line.
Charlie Engle's "fascinating account of the high and low points of his life as an ultramarathon runner.
As part of this initiative, I’m running my first ultramarathon this October in Chicago to raise awareness and funds.
Whether you’re running a 5K, marathon, or ultramarathon, modestly improving your splits (i.e. how fast you run each individual mile) can result in markedly faster overall times.