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How do you spell Marathon?

Correct spelling

marathon

MARA + THON. Named after the Greek city.

Why is marathon spelled this way?

From the Greek town of Marathon, where in 490 BC a messenger reportedly ran to Athens to announce victory. The distance became a race — history measured in footsteps.

Common misspellings of marathon

marithonmarathenmaratonmarrathon

Example

She completed her first marathon.

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The correct spelling is "marathon". MARA + THON. Named after the Greek city.
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