Long distance for a runner (4)

I believe the answer is:

mile

(Other definitions for mile that I've seen before include "Distance race" , "Eight furlongs" , "Unit of distance" , "Unit of length" , "5280 feet" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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