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marathon Synonyms

Another word for marathon

Choosing another word for marathon depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A long-distance running race, strictly measuring 26 miles 385 yards (42.195 kilometers).

Usage Example

"She trained for six months to run her first road race in Boston."

Strong
road race
Weak
footrace

• noun (Context 2)

A long-lasting, difficult, or exhausting task or activity requiring great endurance.

Usage Example

"The treaty negotiations turned into a marathon session, lasting well past midnight."

Strongest
marathon session
Strong
slog
grind
long haul
ordeal

Opposites of marathon

The opposite of marathon shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sprint
dash
breeze
cinch
cakewalk
See all opposites of marathon

• Nearby Words

maranon
maranta
maraschino
marathon
marathoner
maraud
marauder

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Marathon. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/marathon
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