Test Your Running Knowledge!

Think you know everything about running? Test your knowledge with this fun quiz that covers various aspects of running.

published on July 10
1/10

What is considered a standard marathon distance?

What is considered a standard marathon distance?
26.2 miles
20 miles
13.1 miles
30 kilometers
2/10

Which part of the foot should strike the ground first when running?

Midfoot
Heel
Toes
Arch
3/10

What is the term for decreasing speed while running?

Deceleration
Acceleration
Steady pace
Interval training
4/10

Which famous race takes place annually on the first Monday of September in Boston?

Boston Marathon
New York City Marathon
London Marathon
Chicago Marathon
5/10

What is a common term for the feeling of exhaustion and inability to continue running?

What is a common term for the feeling of exhaustion and inability to continue running?
Hit the wall
Runner's high
Second wind
Burnout
6/10

Which type of running involves alternating between sprinting and recovery periods?

Which type of running involves alternating between sprinting and recovery periods?
Interval training
Long distance running
Hill running
Fartlek training
7/10

What is the term for a shoe specifically designed for running on trails?

What is the term for a shoe specifically designed for running on trails?
Trail running shoe
Road running shoe
Track spike
Minimalist shoe
8/10

Which organization is responsible for the official rules of competitive running events?

World Athletics
International Olympic Committee
Road Runners Club of America
American Cancer Society
9/10

What is a common term for the runner's strategy of increasing speed towards the end of a race?

Kick
Pace
Strides
Finish line surge
10/10

Which legendary runner is known for being the first person to run a mile in under four minutes?

Roger Bannister
Steve Prefontaine
Usain Bolt
Eliud Kipchoge