People choose to run marathons for a variety of personal, physical, and emotional reasons — here are the most common ones:

1. Health and fitness– Running marathons help to improve cardiovascular health, build stamina, and muscle strength. It is as much a test of the mind as the body hence strengthens mental resilience.

2. Personal challenge-Many people want to prove to themselves they can achieve something difficult. They work hard. Crossing the finish line is a powerful sense of accomplishment.

3. Community and belonging – Marathons create a strong sense of camaraderie — thousands of runners share the same goal. In the process you develop friendship.

4. Social causes-Many marathons allow runners to raise funds and awareness for charities, hospitals, or social causes.

5. Mental and emotional benefits-Training for marathon helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression through endorphin release known as “runner’s high”.

6. Adventure and travel- People combine their passion for running with travel, exploring new cities and cultures.

Do you know where do big marathons happen? Big marathons like Boston, London, New York, Berlin, and Tokyo attract runners from all over the world.

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