Words similar to marathons

Example sentences for: marathons

How can you use “marathons” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

“The Murphy Marathon,” and in the 1920s endurance dances were regularly called marathons (the earliest such reference, surprisingly, comes from dour Scotland's Glasgow Herald in 1923).
Road races, carting, fun runs, triathlons, and marathons are all regular activities, and many of Bermuda’s sporting associations hold invitationals or open tournaments.
Kenyan runner Joseph Chebet won the Boston Marathon . The heartwarming spin: He finally won the race after finishing second in his last three marathons.
First there's the pro-choice defense, which says every woman's choice should be respected, whether it's running marathons or posing for Gear . Then there's the "sexy to be strong" defense, which praises the U.S. women for adding muscle tone to our idea of feminine beauty.