Long-distance running – all-weather tracks, roads and natural terrain, respectively. Typical long-distance track races range from 3000 metres to 10,000 metres (6.2 miles), cross country races usually cover 5 to 12 km (3 to 7½ miles), while road races can be significantly longer, reaching 100 kilometres (60 miles) and beyond. In collegiate cross country races in the United States, men race 8000 or 10000 meters, depending on their division, whereas women race 6000 meters . The Summer Olympics features three long-distance running events: the 5000 metres, 10,000 metres and marathon (42.195 kilometres, or 26 miles and 385 yards). Since the late 1980s,
Skopje Marathon a full marathon, a half marathon and a 5K race, and takes place on 12 May 2013. Skopje Marathon was in the list of Qualifying Marathon Races in 2012 for the Olympic Games in London. It has been a member race of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) since 2009. The 2015 edition was cancelled due to the 2015 Macedonian protests. The Skopje Marathon became one of the biggest sporting events in Republic of Macedonia in 2012 as more than 3600 runners from more than 36 countries attended. Skopje Marathon The Skopje Marathon () is an annual