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In legend, a messenger ran about 40km from the town of Marathon to where, the feat said to be the origin of the marathon running event? (6) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ATHENS In legend, a messenger ran about 40km from the town of Marathon to where, the feat said to be the origin of the marathon running event? (6) | (6) | ||
| 5% | RUNS Trains for a marathon, e.g. | (4) | New York Times | Nov 24, 2025 |
| 5% | BIB Marathoner's identifier | (3) | Commuter | Nov 19, 2025 |
| 5% | BINGED Did a TV marathon | (6) | Commuter | Nov 19, 2025 |
| 5% | MILE Marathon fraction | (4) | ||
| 5% | APR Boston Marathon mo. | (3) | LA Times Daily | Nov 17, 2025 |
| 5% | RACE 5K or marathon | (4) | Universal | Nov 16, 2025 |
| 5% | TENK Race that's about half the length of a half-marathon | (4) | New York Times Mini | Nov 15, 2025 |
| 5% | PACE Marathoner's target | (4) | Commuter | Nov 14, 2025 |
| 5% | GREECE Marathon setting | (6) | LA Times Daily | Oct 19, 2025 |
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