Major
Refers to the Abbott World Marathon Majors, the six most prestigious marathons in the world.
The Big Six
The Majors are the Super Bowl of running.
- Tokyo
- Boston
- London
- Berlin
- Chicago
- New York City
Completing all six earns you the massive "Six Star Medal."
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Related Terms
BQ (Boston Qualifier)
A marathon finish time fast enough to qualify for the prestigious Boston Marathon, the holy grail of amateur running.
Marathon
A long-distance road race with an official distance of 42.195 kilometers (26.219 miles), the ultimate test of human endurance.
Six Star Finisher
A runner who has completed all six Abbott World Marathon Majors: Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York, and Tokyo.
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