A.Marathons are named after Pheidippides' (historically dubious) run to Athens to announce the battle of Marathon. 26 miles 385y is from the 1908 Olympics.
Q.Did paula radcliffe stop to do a poo whilst in a race
A.Paula Radcliffe didn't defecate in the London Marathon, but stopped to urinate at the roadside. This happened during the 22nd mile, and is quite natural.
Q.How many miles is in a marathon?
A.A marathon is 26 miles 385 yards long, which is 26.22 miles (or 42.195 km). The London Marathon was first run in 1981, with 6,700 people taking part.
Q.How long is the great north run ?
A.The Great North Run is a half marathon. A half marathon is 13.1 miles or 24.3km. A full marathon is 42.2km or a long 26.2 miles.