1975 Boston Marathon

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:marathon
gptkbp:celebrates gptkb:award
gptkbp:charity_work support for local charities
gptkbp:course Boston Marathon course
gptkbp:distance 26.2 miles
gptkbp:elevation challenging elevation changes
gptkbp:event_type annual marathon
gptkbp:events 1975-04-21
gptkbp:finish gptkb:Copley_Square
varied among participants
over 1,000 finishers
gptkbp:first_race discussions on race strategy
gptkbp:gender gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:historical_context part of the running boom of the 1970s
gptkbp:historical_significance increased popularity of marathons
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1975 Boston Marathon
gptkbp:is_a_route_for through several Boston suburbs
gptkbp:is_supported_by strong community support
gptkbp:legacy enduring legacy in marathon history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
featured in national news
gptkbp:next_event gptkb:1976_Boston_Marathon
gptkb:1974_Boston_Marathon
gptkbp:notable_appearance notable local athletes
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Joan_Benoit
gptkbp:notable_race reflections from participants
gptkbp:notable_recordings gptkb:2:09:27
2:09:27 by Bill Rodgers
gptkbp:notable_winners various age categories
gptkbp:original_run inspired future generations of runners
gptkbp:participants approximately 1,200
gptkbp:participating_teams growing interest in women's running
gptkbp:prize_money $500
$1,000
$10,000
$2,500
$5,000
gptkbp:product_line gptkb:Hopkinton,_Massachusetts
gptkbp:significance part of the World Marathon Majors
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:John_Hancock_Financial_Services
gptkbp:training emphasis on training for marathons
gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities hundreds of volunteers
gptkbp:weather_conditions cool and rainy
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Bill_Rodgers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bill_Rodgers
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4