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Ross

I believe the answer is:

marathon

(Other definitions for marathon that I've seen before include "Pheidippides' starting point" , "Long and arduous" , "Long run (with a wall to get through!)" , "Race; battle" , "26-mile foot race" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.
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