transcription, транскрипция: [ mærəθən, AM -θɒn ]
( marathons)
1.
A marathon is a race in which people run a distance of 26 miles, which is about 42 km.
...running in his first marathon...
Rodgers can also claim four victories in the New York Marathon.
N-COUNT
2.
If you use marathon to describe an event or task, you are emphasizing that it takes a long time and is very tiring.
People make marathon journeys to buy glass here.
...a marathon session of talks with government representatives.
ADJ : ADJ n [ emphasis ]