half-marathon

noun

1. a race on foot of 13 miles 352 yards (21.243 kilometres)

Example Sentences

I was training for a half-marathon at the time that I was diagnosed with hyponatremia, and I was easily drinking 4 liters of water or sports drinks a day.

From Slate

A few weeks ago, I was bound to crutches after fracturing the neck of my femur while running a half-marathon with Image’s fashion director at large, Keyla Marquez.

From Los Angeles Times

The L.A. half-marathon — the tour’s only stop in the U.S. — was slated to include a concert with Grammy-winning rapper Doechii at the end of the 13.1 mile race.

From Los Angeles Times

Taylor Contarino waits in her assigned corral before the Nike After Dark half-marathon.

From Los Angeles Times

Cassandra Grossman ties her shoes in her assigned corral before the Nike After Dark half-marathon.

From Los Angeles Times