ultramarathons
/ˌʌltrəˈmærəˌθɒnz/
NOUN
1. Running races longer than a standard marathon
Running competitions covering distances greater than 42.195 kilometers, the official length of a standard marathon.
1.1. Long-distance and endurance running competitions
Refers to organized running races that exceed the standard marathon distance and test participants' stamina, endurance, and ability to sustain physical effort over extended distances.
Synonyms
Examples
- She conquered multiple challenging terrains in various ultramarathons.
- After completing two back-to-back ultramarathons, he felt a tremendous sense of accomplishment.
- The ultra-athlete set a new record by participating in five consecutive ultramarathons.
Related Words
- ultrarunning
- endurance running
- long-distance running
- trail running
- distance races
- endurance sports
- running competitions
1.2. Organized athletic and sporting events
Refers to competitive sporting events involving physical challenges, organized races, and athletic contests, particularly those requiring exceptional endurance and sustained performance.
Synonyms
- championships
- competitions
- contests
- events
- races
- tournaments
Examples
- The group of friends planned a series of adventurous ultramarathons across different countries.
- Despite the fatigue, the team remained enthusiastic about tackling more ultramarathons in the future.
Related Words
- athletics
- sports
- sporting events
- running events
- athletic competitions
- endurance challenges