Meaning of the word half-marathon in English

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half-marathon

US /ˌhæfˈmærəθɑːn/
UK /ˌhæfˈmærəθɑːn/
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Noun

1.

a running race of 13.1 miles (21.1 km), which is half the distance of a full marathon

Example:
She trained for months to complete her first half-marathon.
The city hosts an annual half-marathon that attracts thousands of runners.
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