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1 trivia quiz  Going the Distance: Marathons icon
Although another definition of "marathon" is "a long and arduous undertaking", this quiz, with a little of everything about distance running, shouldn't be too exhausting. Have fun!
Average 10Q
315 plays
Nov 14 05
lilahdedah
2 trivia quiz  26.2: Can You Go the Distance? icon
Here is some mixed trivia on the marathon. How much do you know about the creation and what has happened with it over the years?
Tough 10Q
201 plays
Apr 30 07
nascargirl23
3 trivia quiz  World Marathons 2003 icon
You say who won these marathons, first 10 are women, then 10 men. If it helps, the multi-choice always includes the previous winner and the first home national.
Difficult 20Q
120 plays
Dec 11 03
Mugaboo
4 trivia quiz  The London Marathon 2002 icon
The London Marathon 2002 was run on 14th April, 2002. Here's a quiz about the history of the event. Enjoy!
Difficult 10Q
204 plays
Apr 15 02
miaow
5 trivia quiz  Long Distance Running Legends icon
In the long run, only a few are remembered.
Tough 10Q
546 plays
Aug 21 02
gunstone
6 trivia quiz  The Belfast Marathon icon
I recently discovered that very few Americans run in the Belfast marathon, although they participate in other marathons in this part of the world. Belfast has culture, history and charm amid a very friendly people. Here is a quiz to set you thinking.
Average 10Q
126 plays
May 07 03
rialto88 gold

Some sample questions from this category:

* Which athlete came up with the idea of establishing the London Marathon?
* The athlete who established the London Marathon worked with editor Donald Trelford to plan the first running of the event. Which publication did Trelford edit?
* Dick Beardsly won the men's first race. What was his nationality?
* Where did the main race start?
* Khalid Khanouchi won the 2002 men's race in a record breaking (for the London Marathon) time. What was that time?
* The 2002 men's wheelchair event was won by Dave Weir of ____________ ?
* How many airports serve Belfast and have Belfast in their name?
* Which year was the Belfast marathon first run?
* The Belfast marathon is run in May, but where is Belfast?
* The Belfast marathon course is run along what?
* The race starts outside the City Hall in Belfast. When was the erection of this historic building completed?
* Outside the City Hall stands a marble statue of Queen Victoria with bronze side figures symbolizing two trades of the region. What are the two trades symbolized?
* The race goes close to a famous university in Belfast. Which university does the race pass?
* While preparing for, or resting from the marathon, Belfast has a wealth of culture and history to visit in charming surroundings. Which of the following attractions does Belfast not have?
* Belfast has a very friendly population. What is the main language spoken in Belfast?
* How many people approximately took part in the Belfast marathon, the relay race that went with it and also the walk and the fun run events in 2003?
* Which lady won the Osaka marathon on the 26th of January?
* WHo won the ladies section of the Paris marathon on the 6th of April?
* Who on the 13th of April was the first lady home in London?
* Who was victorious in Rotterdam on the 13th of April?

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