Prestigious Marathons Duration Statistics

In this post, we explore the duration statistics of prestigious marathons around the world. From the fastest finish times in iconic races like the Boston Marathon and Tokyo Marathon to the challenging ultra-marathons such as the Marathon des Sables and Comrades Marathon, we analyze the diverse range of performances in these renowned events. Let’s uncover the fascinating insights into the average and median finish times across various marathons, highlighting the remarkable achievements of both male and female runners.

Statistic 1

"The median finish time for men in the Boston Marathon is approximately 3.54 hours."

Statistic 2

"In the Berlin Marathon, the median finish time for men is around 3.92 hours."

Statistic 3

"The average finish time for the London Marathon in 2019 was around 4.87 hours."

Statistic 4

"The 2019 Tokyo Marathon saw a top finish time for men of around 2.04 hours."

Statistic 5

"The fastest ever recorded time in the Barcelona Marathon is around 2.07 hours."

Statistic 6

"The Los Angeles Marathon saw its fastest time in 1992, close to 2.08 hours."

Statistic 7

"In the Sydney Marathon, the fastest ever marathon time achieved is 2.11 hours."

Statistic 8

"The average finishing time for the London Marathon in 2020 for males was estimated around 4.15 hours."

Statistic 9

"Boston Marathon 2020 average finish time for females was close to 4.6 hours."

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"The Antartica Ice Marathon saw a top time for men of around 8.41 hours in 2019."

Statistic 11

"The course record holder for the Pyongyang Marathon, a male, finished in 2.10 hours."

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"The Marathon des Sables, an ultra-marathon across the Sahara, sees an average finish time of about 31.7 hours."

Statistic 13

"The Comrades Marathon, an ultra marathon in South Africa, has an average finish time of 11.7 hours."

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"The average finish time for men in the Berlin Marathon in 2018 was about 4 hours."

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"The median finish time for women in the 2019 Boston Marathon was about 4.4 hours."

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"The women's winning time in the 2019 Tokyo Marathon was about 2.20 hours."

Statistic 17

"The Paris Marathon saw its fastest time in 2014, with a time of around 2.05 hours."

In conclusion, marathon finishing times vary significantly across prestigious marathons worldwide, with top male finish times ranging from around 2 to 8.41 hours. Median and average finish times for men in these races also show a wide range, from approximately 3.54 to 31.7 hours. Women’s finish times tend to be slightly longer, with median times ranging from about 2.20 to 4.4 hours. These statistics highlight the diverse athletic performances and challenges present in different marathon events, reflecting the unique characteristics of each race and the varying abilities of the participants.