History
What is the oldest annual marathon in the world?
What is the boston marathon
What month is the race held?
April
What tragic event occurred in 2013?
What is the Boston Marathon Bombing
In what town does the race start?
What is Hopkinton?
What fictional animal is on the medal that the runners get every year?
Unicorn
What year did the race begin? Hint:189_
What is 1897
What holiday is the run held on?
What is patriots' day
What type of athlete often win elite races?
who are professional ling-distance runners
On what street does it finish?
What is Boylston Street?
What do runners receive at the finish?
What is a medal?
Why was the boston marathon created?
inspired by the Olympic games
What kind of weather sometimes makes the race difficult?
What is Hot,cold,or rainy weather
What special race division is included?
What is the wheelchair division?
What famous hill challenges runners near the end?
What is Heartbreak Hill?
About how many runners participate each year?
What is around 30,000?
What year were woman officially allowed to run?
1972
What do runners wear on their shirts?
What are bib numbers
What is it called when a runner falls behind but wins?
What is a comeback?
How long was the original marathon course?
24.5
What colors are often associated with the race logo?
What are blue and yellow?
What is the distance of a marathon?
26.2 miles
How do most runners get into the race?
What is qualifying with a fast time
What is one of the fastest marathon times called?
What is a course record?
What lines the streets cheering runners?
What are crowds/spectators?
What nickname is sometimes used for the race?
What is “Boston”?