footrace
athletics
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A footrace is a race run by humans on foot. It is a fundamental part of athletics and encompasses a wide range of distances and courses. Modern competitive running includes sprints, which emphasize continuous high speed over short distances like 100, 200, or 400 meters, and long-distance races, such as the marathon (42,195 meters), which require great endurance. Running is also a popular noncompetitive recreation that offers physiological benefits.1234
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