Boston Marathon Quiz

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You can't get much more Boston than the Marathon. This annual event not only attracts the most elite athletes from throughout the world, but also several hundred thousand spectators to the city every year. Find out just how much you know (or don’t know) about the Boston Marathon by taking our 10 question quiz. All of the information comes from Povo, the new neighborhood encyclopedia where you can find out anything and everything about Boston. We go beyond just entertainment and service listings to reflect all of the things that define and shape your city. Plus, everything is created by people like you and is entirely editable by our users.

So go ahead, take the quiz and see how Boston you are.

Question
#1

Courtesy of jasewells

Marathon Runners can ride what form of transport for free if wearing their numbered bib?

A. Taxis

B. zipcar rentals

C. T

D. Acela

Question
#2

Courtesy of Nordicteem

Where do most runners "hit the wall" along the route?

A. Boston College

B. Heartbreak Hill

C. Wellesley College

D. Kenmore Square

Question
#3

Courtesy of Mshteinie

What landmark alerts runners to the beginning of the infamous "Newton Hills"?

A. Newton Free Library

B. Newton Fire Station

C. Newton City Hall

D. Newton South High School

Question
#4

courtesy of pixiecakes

Evergreen Cemetery, located on Mile 23 of the route, is set back from spectators and very quiet for runners. What is this landmark known as?

A. Cemetery of Last Chances

B. Cemetery of Champions

C. Cemetery of Runners

D. Cemetery of Lost Hope

Question
#5

Courtesy of Eric Spiegelman

What is the qualifying time for a male in the age group 18-34?

A. 3 hours flat

B. 3 hours 10 minutes

C. 3 hours 22 minutes

D. 3 hours 40 minutes

Question
#6

Courtesy of ESPN

What woman, in 1980, cheated to win the Boston Marathon by jumping into the race only a mile before the finish line?

A. Rosie Sanchez

B. Jacqueline Gareau

C. Rosie Ruiz

D. Paula Radcliffe

Question
#7

Courtesy of Kids Running

What 61 time Boston Marathon finisher was named "Runner of the Century" by Runners World in 2000?

A. Ellison Tarzan Brown

B. Dick Hoyt

C. Bill Rogers

D. John Kelley

Question
#8

Courtesy of popofphoto

Boston is the only American city that has a qualifying time for its marathon. Due to this, what nickname has it earned?

A. People's Olympic Event

B. Athens of America

C. Boston Olympics

D. Runner's Paradise

Question
#9

Courtesy of Daveynin

The first cash prize for winning the Boston Marathon was awarded in what year?

A. 1897

B. 1927

C. 1986

D. 1980

Question
#10

Courtesy of icopythat

Women were officially allowed to enter and run the Boston Marathon in what year?

A. 1972

B. 1966

C. 1897

D. 1950