That sports are gaining in popularity all over the world is evidenced by the sports news in the papers by the many sports equipment stores, and by the numbers of runners who participate in marathons or other races.
One hundred and fifty people entered the marathon race.
The marathon will be held, rain or shine.
At the beginning of a marathon race, scores of runners start, but only a few finish and just one takes the cake.
She can run a full marathon.
He timed her in the marathon race.
The Fukuoka Marathon was held on Sunday.
The marathon runners were out of breath.
He was famous for his marathon speeches in parliament.
He gave up taking part in the marathon on account of his cold.
Sam doesn't have the stamina to finish a marathon.
We will take part in the marathon.
The doctor wouldn't allow me to take part in the marathon.
There was a marathon at school today and we were very tired.