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The Belfast Marathon Trivia Quiz

I recently discovered that very few Americans run in the Belfast marathon, although they participate in other marathons in this part of the world. Belfast has culture, history and charm amid a very friendly people. Here is a quiz to set you thinking.

A multiple-choice quiz by rialto88. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
rialto88

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
129,802

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
236

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Belfast marathon is run in May, but where is Belfast? Hint

Isle of Man

Northern Ireland

Republic of Ireland

Scotland

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which year was the Belfast marathon first run? Hint

1997

1969

1982

2001

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Belfast marathon course is run along what? Hint

An athletic track

Rural roads

Urban streets

Cross country fields

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Question 4 of 10

4. The race starts outside the City Hall in Belfast. When was the erection of this historic building completed? Hint

1811

1917

1906

1925

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Question 5 of 10

5. Outside the City Hall stands a marble statue of Queen Victoria with bronze side figures symbolizing two trades of the region. What are the two trades symbolized? Hint

Agriculture and shipbuilding

Car production and tourism

Spinning and financial services

Shipbuilding and spinning

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Question 6 of 10

6. The race goes close to a famous university in Belfast. Which university does the race pass? Hint

King's University

Brunel University

University of Ireland

Queen's University

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Question 7 of 10

7. While preparing for, or resting from the marathon, Belfast has a wealth of culture and history to visit in charming surroundings. Which of the following does Belfast not have? Hint

A castle

A zoo

Botanical gardens

A hot climate

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Question 8 of 10

8. Belfast has a very friendly population. What is the main language spoken in Belfast? Hint

English

French

Gaelic

Flemish

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many people approximately took part in the Belfast marathon, the relay race that went with it and also the walk and the fun run events in 2003? Hint

about 33,000 people

about 500 people

about 1,000 people

about 6,000 people

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many airports serve Belfast and have Belfast in their name? Hint

two

one

none

three

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Belfast marathon is run in May, but where is Belfast?

Answer: Northern Ireland

Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland.

2. Which year was the Belfast marathon first run?

Answer: 1982

The marathon on 5th May, 2003 was the 22nd Belfast marathon.

3. The Belfast marathon course is run along what?

Answer: Urban streets

The marathon circles around the streets of Belfast and the police assist (as in other city marathons) with the control and stopping of traffic.

4. The race starts outside the City Hall in Belfast. When was the erection of this historic building completed?

Answer: 1906

Belfast has a lot of history within it, but the City Hall is highly impressive and worth attending a sightseeing tour of the building to see in full. Marathon runners may attend a "Pork and Pasta" party in the City Hall the night before the race.

5. Outside the City Hall stands a marble statue of Queen Victoria with bronze side figures symbolizing two trades of the region. What are the two trades symbolized?

Answer: Shipbuilding and spinning

Belfast is famous for its shipbuilding and docks and is at the centre of an agricultural area where spinning made it world famous as well.

6. The race goes close to a famous university in Belfast. Which university does the race pass?

Answer: Queen's University

Belfast has a large population of students and a university with a high reputation.

7. While preparing for, or resting from the marathon, Belfast has a wealth of culture and history to visit in charming surroundings. Which of the following does Belfast not have?

Answer: A hot climate

The climate in Belfast is not very different to that in England and Scotland. In fact it is often ideal weather to run in as heat can be a problem with some marathons.

8. Belfast has a very friendly population. What is the main language spoken in Belfast?

Answer: English

Although you are really in Ireland, the English language is used throughout the area.

9. How many people approximately took part in the Belfast marathon, the relay race that went with it and also the walk and the fun run events in 2003?

Answer: about 6,000 people

About 1,000 people ran the full 26.2 miles of the marathon course. The relay teams (about 750 of them) cover the course in teams of 5 runners, each doing just over five miles each. There is a good balance between the run being not too crowded, nor too spaced out so that you lack runners with you as you progress.

10. How many airports serve Belfast and have Belfast in their name?

Answer: two

Belfast City airport is about two miles from the city centre. Also, Belfast International Airport is about twenty minutes from the city centre.

Source: Author rialto88

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