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This finishing time equates to an average pace of just under 3 minutes per kilometer or 4 minutes 44 seconds per mile which is an average speed of over 20.4 km per hour. For most runners however the average time for completing a marathon is 4 hours 30 minutes for men and 5 hours 10 minutes for women.The majority of recreational runners have other reasons for entering a marathon such as to achieve a lifetime goal or to raise money for a worthy cause.ne goal in particular that some runners strive to achieve is to break certain time barriers. For example, recreational first timers may plan to complete the race in under 4 hours, whilst seasoned and more experienced marathon runners could be aiming to finish in under 3 hours.
Gumps-for someone like me, pretty much the only marathon that would carry significance for my friends and family would be London. Sounds carp because they know that 26.2 miles is 26.2 miles no matter where it's run-but the only marathon that matters to them is this one, which is why I'm pretty desperate to do it.