The title of this 2014 single by Kobukuro refers to the marathon distance, a theme that also informs the song's lyrics about perseverance and running toward a goal.
- The single was released on October 15, 2014, by WM Japan.
- "42.195km" was the first A-side to be released digitally by Kobukuro.
- The single reached number 5 on the Oricon weekly charts.
Kobukuro is a Japanese folk-rock duo from Osaka, composed of Masahiro Toukura and Kentaro Suzumi. They formed in 1998, and are best known for their earnest songwriting and vocal harmonies. In 2014, Kobukuro released the single "42.195km" between the albums "One Song From Two Hearts" and "Time After Time."
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