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Marathon (Noun)

Any long and arduous undertaking.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Completing a Ph.D. can be a marathon, requiring years of research and dedication.
Preparing for the bar exam was a marathon that left her exhausted and drained.
Raising triplets was a marathon that tested their parents' endurance and patience.
Planning the wedding was a marathon, with countless details to consider and decisions to make.
Learning a new language was a marathon, but the sense of accomplishment made it worthwhile.

A footrace of 26 miles 385 yards.

Nouns denoting natural events.

She trained for months to compete in the city's annual marathon, determined to beat her personal best time.
The winner of the marathon collapsed at the finish line, exhausted but exhilarated by his achievement.
To qualify for the Olympic team, athletes had to complete a marathon in under two and a half hours.
He decided to run a marathon to raise money for charity, using the event to honor his late grandmother.
Her first marathon was a grueling experience, but she felt an incredible sense of pride as she crossed the finish line.

A battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The Battle of Marathon was a significant victory for the Athenians and their allies in 490 BC.
The ancient Greek historian Herodotus wrote extensively about the Battle of Marathon.
The plains of Marathon were the site of the fierce battle between the Persian army and the Athenian forces.
The outcome of the Battle of Marathon had far-reaching consequences for the development of ancient Greece.
The Persian forces, despite being vastly outnumbered, had expected an easy victory at Marathon.