How well do you know the world’s marathons?
Feeling inspired by last weekend’s London marathon? Give our quiz a go and discover some of the world’s most incredible marathons for when you inevitably don’t win a spot through the ballot…
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The marathon has its origins in Ancient Greece. But between what cities did the messenger Pheidippides supposedly run between?
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Which of these is not a World Marathon Major? (part one)
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Which of these is not a World Marathon Major? (part two)
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Which of these marathons became the seventh World Marathon Major in late 2024?
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Where is the world’s most northernly marathon held?
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Where is the world’s most southerly marathon held?
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Many marathon runners give up alcohol during training, but this famous marathon in France includes 23 wine-tasting stops along the 26.2 mile route. But where is it?
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Alternatively, Belgium hosts the Beer Lovers’ Marathon, with 16 different beers to try along the way. But in which city will you find it?
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The Great Wall of China hosts a marathon each May, with a cut-off time of eight hours. But what is the average finish time (to the nearest hour)?
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The UNESCO Cities Marathon, held each March, connects three heritage sites. But in which country is it located?
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The Safaricom Marathon takes place in one of Kenya’s wildlife preserves. But which one?
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