1. Marathon is an entry-level cross-country race with relatively high safety and better logistics;

2. Cross-country race needs very strong comprehensive ability. If you have no marathon experience, it is not recommended to participate in cross-country running;

3. Cross-country race is held outdoors, which requires rich experience, high risk and easy injury.

Marathon and cross-country running are both a form of running, but many people have no obvious distinction between them. In fact, cross-country races and marathons seem to challenge the physical limits, but their risk levels are completely different from those of the contestants. Marathon is an entry-level cross-country race, which is basically held in cities, with relatively high safety and more security in the later stage; Cross-country running is completely different. Cross-country races are basically held outdoors, so you need to climb mountains and find your own route. This requires very high comprehensive ability of people. Cross-country races are basically held in mountainous areas, and the road surface is uneven, which requires very high physical fitness and great risks.

First, the safety level of marathon and cross-country running is completely different.

Marathons are basically held in cities, and now there is a mature logistics support system, which can effectively rescue problems as soon as possible, which is very safe; Because cross-country races are held in outdoor mountains, it is often necessary to climb mountains or climb over mountains. This kind of pavement is easy to cause injury, more dangerous and less safe.

Second, the marathon takes longer and longer, which tests people's comprehensive ability.

Marathon and cross-country running are both long-distance running, but are they completely different? Marathon basically runs on the road with little fluctuation, while cross-country race fluctuates greatly, which may be above 1000 meters. This kind of uphill and downhill test is very great for people, which is also a test of a person's comprehensive ability.

Marathon and cross-country running need very hard practice to finish the race safely. For many new runners who have not practiced, it is still not recommended to participate in marathons and cross-country runs. It's too big and easy to get hurt.