How many steps does a runner take in a marathon?

Q: How many steps does a runner take in a marathon?

55,000 steps (55,000). 55,000 steps in one morning — about a month of average walking. Source: Typical stride analysis

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55,000 steps in one morning — about a month of average walking.SOURCETypical stride analysis

Scale check: 55,000 is roughly a lower-league football crowd.

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