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Run 4 Wales says it is "disappointed that this has happened at one of its events and understands and apologises unreservedly to those impacted." ITV News Wales
www.itv.comI don’t have live access to current news updates in this turn. If you’re asking about the typical distance for a “mini marathon,” it generally refers to races shorter than a full marathon, most commonly 5 kilometers, but it can range from about 3 to 8 kilometers depending on the event.[1]
Here’s a quick guide to recent mini-marathon variant distances you might encounter:
- Typical standards: around 5 km is the most common mini-marathon distance.[1]
- Other common scales: 3 km to 8 km, depending on the event format or local organizers.[1]
- Examples of popular mini events: Mini London Marathon variants include 1 mile or 2.6 km routes for youth events, finishing at the same finish line as the main marathon.[4][7]
If you want, I can search for the latest specific mini-marathon distance for a particular event or city you have in mind. Please tell me the event name and location.
Citations:
- General definition and typical distances for mini-marathons.[1]
- TCS Mini London Marathon formats and distances for youth events.[7][4]