Marathon Facts for Kids

What is a marathon?

• A long distance running sport

• A dance

• How people deliver messages

• A swimming sport

When was the first modern Olympics held?

• 1906

• 1896

• 490 B.C.

• 1946

What battle is the Marathon named after?

• Battle of Greece

• Greco-Persian Battle

• Battle of Marathon

• Battle of Persia

What was the name of the messenger that ran 25 miles after the battle?

• Jonas

• Pheidippides

• Achilles

• Hercules

How long is a marathon now?

• 26 miles and 386 yards

• 25 miles

• 25 miles and 498 yards

• 42 miles

When was the Battle of Marathon fought?

• 1896

• 490 B.C.

• 670 B.C.

• 25 B.C.

Who won the Battle of Marathon?

• Pheidippides

• Persia

• Athens

• No One

Are marathons easy to run?

• No, it takes lots of training

• Yes, so easy!