CEFR C1

ultramarathon

noun

Meaning

A footrace covering a distance greater than the standard 26.2-mile marathon.

Examples

He decided to sign up for a 100-kilometer ultramarathon to test his physical endurance.
Many runners transition to the ultramarathon circuit after completing several standard marathons.

Synonyms: long-distance race, endurance race, ultra

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ultramarathon (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌʌltrəˈmærəθən

Also written: ultra-marathon. Same meaning; acceptable spelling variants.

Definition

A footrace covering a distance greater than the standard 26.2-mile marathon.

Examples

He decided to sign up for a 100-kilometer ultramarathon to test his physical endurance.
Many runners transition to the ultramarathon circuit after completing several standard marathons.

How to Use ultramarathon

mountain ultramarathon (collocation): a race held on steep, uneven terrain — "The mountain ultramarathon is famous for its extreme elevation gain."
50-mile ultramarathon (collocation): a specific distance category for these races — "He is training for his first 50-mile ultramarathon."

Synonyms of ultramarathon

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