Boston Marathon

Think you know Boston Marathon history? Play this crossword.

Heartbreak Hill might seem easy compared to this crossword.

An unidentified man attired in business suit and black hat, jumped into the Boston Marathon pack Monday, April 17, 1984 along the course from Hopkinton to Boston. (AP Photo)

By Kelly Chan

Less than a minute to read

The 130th Boston Marathon is right around the corner, bringing together more than 30,000 runners this year from 137 countries and all 50 states.

Held annually since 1897, this race — the oldest marathon in the country — has a rich history of showcasing Boston’s strongest and most resilient, from the women who ran it first to those running to honor their loved ones.

But how well do you know the Boston Marathon? From its race route to famous participants, this crossword will test your knowledge on the history of this iconic event.

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Kelly Chan

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Kelly Chan is a content producer at Boston.com. She designs multimedia content on site and across social media platforms, and experiments with new ways to engage readers.

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