The Ultimate Marathon Trivia Challenge

Do you recognize the quote taken from a famous movie in 1976? It is taken from the movie 'Marathon Man' starring Dustin Hoffman. I won't tell you all the details, but it involves a an interrogation and a dental chair. Do you like cardio? Well, I certainly do not. That being said, I greatly admire people who can complete marathons since I know anything over 5 km would probably kill me. Unless it involves chasing a ball of some sort, I have zero interest in running. This quiz is for all of you long distance runners out there. Good luck!

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Dave is an accomplished economics instructor with over two decades of experience in the prestigious International Baccalaureate program. His students have consistently ranked in the top 10% annually, and one year they achieved the highest overall class average in the world. This outstanding achievement led a UK publisher to request that he write a textbook, an offer he declined in favor of creating sports quizzes, which he found more engaging.

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A die-hard fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, Dave has experienced his share of sports heartache, having seen them play in seven NFL cities with six losses. His all-time favorite athlete is Don Mattingly, reflecting his deep love for sports that spans many arenas.

The Ultimate Marathon Trivia Challenge

In 1980, Rosie Ruiz infamously won the Boston Marathon but was later disqualified. Why?

What made Abebe Bikila's gold medal win in the 1960 Olympics unique?

Who won the Boston Marathon in 2003, 2006 to 2008, and 2010?

Approximately how many miles is a marathon?

Jennifer Amyx was ____years old when she ran a marathon in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Who won the Boston Marathon 3 times (1988, 1991, 1992)?

Budhia Singh of India ran a marathon when he was ________years old.

When was the last time that an American male won the Boston Marathon?

What was the length of the marathon in the 1896, 1900, and 1904 Olympics?

From 1984 to 1988, what did finishers of the London Marathon annually receive?

Who won the Boston Marathon from 1993 to 1995?

Which one of these annual marathons is not real?

Concerning running in a marathon, what did Dean Karnazes once do?

What is the age of the oldest person to ever complete a marathon?

In what city did the most runners ever compete in a marathon?

What is the approximate record time for finishing a marathon?

Which of these annual marathons in the oldest?

In a triathlon, running a marathon is the event that is performed?

What year was the bombing that took place at the Boston Marathon?

Why aren't times in the Boston Marathon eligible to become world records?

9 of the 10 best times in marathons have been recorded by men from Ethiopia and _____?

What is the approximate record time for a female finishing a marathon?

Who won the Boston Marathon in 2022 and 2023?

Which of these cities is NOT part of the so-called 'Big Six' marathons?

What nation hosts an annual marathon where men compete against horses?

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