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This study aims to investigate the association between hamstring length and performance factors, such as speed, strength, and endurance in recreational long-distance runners.\n \n Methods<\/jats:bold>\n :\n <\/jats:italic>\n Forty recreational long-distance runners (mean age: 33.88 [8.49]) were included. Hamstring length was assessed by passive knee extension test (90\u00b0) and, according to the value, divided into flexible and nonflexible groups and then assessed speed using a 30-m sprint test; the strength of hamstring and quadriceps muscles was assessed using isometric muscle strength testing while endurance by Cooper 1.5-mile run test.\n \n Results<\/jats:bold>\n :\n <\/jats:italic>\n The study revealed a significant correlation between hamstring length with quadriceps strength and a moderate association with hamstring strength. However, no statistically significant correlation was found with speed and endurance. A comparison of all quantitative data between flexible and nonflexible and male and females was done by using the independent\n t<\/jats:italic>\n test and Mann\u2013Whitney\n z<\/jats:italic>\n test, which showed that a nonflexible group has less quadriceps strength (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009=\u2009.02 right,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009=\u2009.03 left) than a flexible hamstring.\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:bold>\n :\n <\/jats:italic>\n The study concluded that hamstring flexibility is associated with quadriceps muscle strength. However, it may not help in improving speed and endurance performance in recreational long-distance runners. 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