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What’s a Good Time for Your First Marathon?
A 2025 RunRepeat report on 2024 U.S. marathon participation found the average marathon finish time is 4 hours 34 minutes, an average pace of 10:27 per mile, with men averaging 4 hours 24 minutes and women 4 hours 51 minutes; 18- to 24-year-olds average 4 hours 19 minutes, while those over 65 average 5 hours 35 minutes.
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