Statistics About The Average Marathon Finish Time

In this post, we will explore a collection of intriguing statistics related to marathon finish times across different countries and events. From the global average finish time to specific data for various marathons and demographics, these numbers offer insights into the performance trends of runners worldwide. Let’s dive into the numbers and uncover what they reveal about the world of marathon running.

Statistic 1

"The average marathon finish time worldwide in 2016 was 4 hours, 32 minutes, and 49 seconds."

Statistic 2

"In 2019, the average male marathon finish time in the U.S. was 4:30:46."

Statistic 3

"The average female finish time for a marathon in the U.S. in 2019 was 4:56:39."

Statistic 4

"In 1986, the average finish time for all marathon runners was approximately 3:52."

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"The average marathon finish time in Australia in 2018 was 4 hours, 17 minutes, and 18 seconds."

Statistic 6

"The slowest average finish time for runners is in marathons starting after 5 pm, with a time of nearly 5 hours."

Statistic 7

"The fastest average finish time for runners is found in marathons that start before 9 am."

Statistic 8

"The average finish time of the “Six Star Finishers"(Runners who have completed six of the world’s major marathons) is 4:27:39."

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"In 2021, the average finish time for male runners in the Boston Marathon was 3:43:42."

Statistic 10

"In 2021, the average finish time for female runners in the Boston Marathon was 4:02:14."

Statistic 11

"The average marathon finish time for men in the UK in 2011 was 4:15."

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"The average marathon finish time for women in the UK in 2011 was 4:53."

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"The average finish time for the Berlin Marathon in 2019 was 4:02:28."

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"The average marathon finish time in Spain is 4 hours 13 minutes."

Statistic 15

"In 2018, the median marathon finish time in the U.S. was 4:30:00 for males and 5:00:00 for females."

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"The average finishing time for male Tokyo Marathon participants in 2019 was 4:03.00."

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"The average finishing time for female Tokyo Marathon participants in 2019 was 4:44.00."

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"For the London Marathon in 2019, the average finish time for men was 4:38:02 and for women, it was 5:25:10."

The statistics on marathon finish times across different countries and specific events reveal variations in average completion times, influenced by factors such as gender, location, time of day, and participant demographics. Over the years, there has been a noticeable trend of increasing finish times, with 1986 showing a relatively faster average compared to more recent data. Differences between male and female averages are evident in various contexts, as seen in the U.S., UK, and major marathons globally. Additionally, start times of races seem to impact participant speeds, with earlier starts correlating with faster finish times. Overall, these statistics highlight the diverse nature of marathon running worldwide, reflecting a range of performance levels and trends among participants.