Which famous race takes place every April and has a record time of 8 minutes and 47 seconds?

Which famous race takes place every April and has a record time of 8 minutes and 47 seconds?

It is traditionally held on Patriots’ Day, the third Monday of April. Begun in 1897, the event was inspired by the success of the first marathon competition in the 1896 Summer Olympics….

Boston Marathon
Location	Eastern Massachusetts, ending in Boston
Event type	Road
Distance	Marathon
Established	April 19, 1897

How long does it take to run the Paris Marathon?

The champion male runner must complete the race in under 2:11:45, and the top female needs a time under 2:23:15. A second place finish nets 30,000 euros ($38,000), third gets 20,000 ($25,000), and all of the top 10 finishers get a share, as long as they meet the time requirement.

Why is a marathon 26.2 miles and not 26?

As the story goes, Queen Alexandra requested that the race start on the lawn of Windsor Castle (so the littlest royals could watch from the window of their nursery, according to some accounts) and finish in front of the royal box at the Olympic stadium—a distance that happened to be 26.2 miles (26 miles and 385 yards).

Is Paris Marathon a flat course?

The route is mostly flat through the city streets—which are completely blocked off for the race—except for a steep incline around the 20-mile mark. The last four miles of the marathon travel through the lush Bois De Boulogne park, ending in a huge celebration near the Arc de Triomphe.

How many people finish the Paris Marathon?

The Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is now one of the biggest marathons in the world, as much for the size of its field as the performances of its runners. Each finisher comes home with incredible memories….10 best finish times women.

Name	Gelete BURKA
Nationality	ETH
Time	2h22’47”
Year	2019