Race Basics
The Boston Marathon is a type of what activity?
a foot race or running race
About how many miles is the Boston Marathon?
26.2 miles
In what month does the Boston Marathon take place?
April
What is the name of the town where the Boston Marathon starts?
Hopkinton
Near the end of the race, there is a difficult part with what kind of land?
Hills
What is the name of the U.S. state where the Boston Marathon happens?
Massachusetts
The text says "miles" are a unit of what?
distance
What special day in April is the Boston Marathon usually on?
Patriot's Day
The runners go through several of these on their way to the end.
towns and cities
What is the nickname of one of the very tough hills?
Heartbreak Hill
The text says some runners are "elite." What does "elite" mean?
the best or most skilled
If someone runs the whole Boston Marathon, did they run a short or a long way?
a long way
The text says Patriots' Day is a "holiday." What does "holiday" mean?
a special day when many people do not work or go to school
What is the name of the city where the Boston Marathon finishes?
Boston
The text uses the word "tough" to describe the hills. What is another word for "tough"?
difficult or hard
Besides trying to win, what is another reason some people run in the marathon?
to raise money for charities
What is the place where the race ends?
the finish line
Because the race is on a holiday, what does the text say many people can do?
come out and watch the runners
What does it mean to "train very hard" for the race?
to practice a lot
Finishing the Boston Marathon is called a "big success." What is another word for "success"?
achievement or accomplishment
The Boston Marathon is described as "very famous." What does "famous" mean?
well-known by many people
The text compares the length of the marathon to running from one town to another. What does this help you understand about the distance?
it is a very long distance
The Boston Marathon happens yearly. What does "yearly" mean?
once a year/every year
The text mentions a "finish line." What happens at the finish line?
the race ends
Why might finishing such a long race make someone feel proud?
because it is a difficult challenge that they completed