What is the official distance of a marathon in kilometers?
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42.195 km
The specific distance of 26.2 miles (42.195 km) was set during the 1908 London Olympics so the race could start at Windsor Castle and finish in front of the Royal Box. Before this, marathon distances varied based on the specific route of the host city.
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