Boston Marathon Trivia Questions

It has a net downhill drop, but includes significant uphills like Newton Hills; it's not entirely downhill and is not the fastest.

Heartbreak Hill is part of the Newton Hills around mile 20-21, known for breaking many runners' pace late in the race.

It's held on Patriot's Day, a Massachusetts state holiday on the third Monday of April, commemorating the Battles of Lexington and Concord.

It started in 1897, inspired by the 1896 Olympic marathon, making it the oldest continuously running marathon globally.

Roberta Gibb ran unofficially in 1966, and Kathrine Switzer in 1967 with a number before women were officially accepted in 1972.

Qualifying times must be run on a certified course recognized by Boston Athletic Association—not any marathon qualifies.

The 2014 race was held as scheduled; the bombing did not cancel any future races. The 2020 race was cancelled due to COVID-19, not the bombing.

Open division winners get $150,000, plus potential time bonuses; it's one of the richest marathon prize purses.