The marathon. The big one. The distance that turns runners into legends. At 42.2km, it’s not just a race, it’s a battle of mind, body, and soul. From the excitement of the start line to the agony of the final kilometers, the marathon is where dreams are made and limits are shattered.
At Pending, we break down Marathon time categories five clear goals:
- Sub-04:30 At 4 hours and 30 minutes would be joining the top 53% of Marathon runners. First marathon? You’re officially part of an elite club.
- Sub-04:00 Join the top 28%. A clean sub-4 shows you’ve put in the work. You earned those bragging rights.
- Sub-03:30 Now we're talking top 10%. This is Boston qualifier territory—grit meets greatness.
- Sub-03:00 Sub-3 is the holy grail of marathons. This is elite, top 2%, pacing. Pure and simple.
- Sub-02:50 Top 1%. You’re not just running, you're winning.
