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Ultramarathon

Any footrace longer than the traditional marathon length of 42.195 kilometres

—country of origin
—first recorded
—not on the Olympic programme
4disciplines & variants
—international bodies

Ultramarathon is a racing sport, part of long-distance running. Wikidata lists 4 disciplines or variants under it.

Also classed underAthletics
PractitionersUltramarathon runner
Ultramarathon
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Disciplines and variants

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100 kilometresRunning competition over 100 kilometres
Backyard ultraType of ultramarathon footrace
Multiday raceRunning event across multiple days
Ultra-trailType of ultramarathons held on trails