Not limited just to running, either, calculating the number of steps in a walking marathon can be an encouraging goal for those looking to push beyond their daily steps. PT and running coach Sarah ...

Achieving 10,000 steps - or about 5 miles - per day can help you burn around 300-400 extra calories and work toward your weight loss goals.

Wondering how many steps it takes to run or walk a marathon? From stride length and cadence to fatigue and terrain, here's what really affects your step count over 26.2 miles.