Statements (94)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:marathon
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Bill_Rodgers
gptkb:Sir_John_Howard |
| gptkbp:admission_fee |
$5
$5.00 |
| gptkbp:age |
gptkb:None
Masters Division Senior Division Open Division Wheelchair Division |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:battle
All finishers received medals. |
| gptkbp:celebrates |
gptkb:award
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:championship |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:charity_work |
gptkb:battle
Various local charities |
| gptkbp:community_events |
Social gatherings.
|
| gptkbp:community_impact |
Positive
Boosted local economy. |
| gptkbp:cuisine |
Provided
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:Significant
|
| gptkbp:distance |
26.2 miles
|
| gptkbp:elevation |
Varied
Varied terrain |
| gptkbp:emergency_services |
Available
|
| gptkbp:event_type |
gptkb:marathon
Road running |
| gptkbp:events |
One day
Influenced future marathons. Photographers documented the race. Promoted through local media. Published in local newspapers. |
| gptkbp:finale_date |
gptkb:Copley_Square,_Boston
|
| gptkbp:finish |
gptkb:Copley_Square
2:30:00 or better for men 3:00:00 or better for women Varied by participant Over 1,500 finishers. |
| gptkbp:first_race |
Discussed in running magazines.
|
| gptkbp:gender |
male
|
| gptkbp:held_in |
April 18, 1977
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Kept
Kept by Boston Athletic Association. Part of Boston Marathon history. |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
First official women's race
First major marathon to include wheelchair athletes. |
| gptkbp:home_runs |
Diverse participants.
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1977 Boston Marathon
|
| gptkbp:is_a_route_for |
Boston to Newton
|
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
Strong community support
|
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Hopkinton,_Massachusetts
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Continues to inspire runners
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive
Extensive local and national coverage |
| gptkbp:next_edition |
gptkb:1976_Boston_Marathon
gptkb:1978_Boston_Marathon |
| gptkbp:notable_appearance |
gptkb:battle
Some local celebrities participated. |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
First year women were officially allowed to compete
First time a wheelchair division was included |
| gptkbp:notable_members |
gptkb:Bill_Rodgers
gptkb:Joan_Benoit gptkb:Amby_Burfoot |
| gptkbp:notable_race |
gptkb:Dave_Mc_Gillivray
|
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
gptkb:Sir_John_Howard
2:09:28 2:09:28 by John Howard. |
| gptkbp:notable_winners |
gptkb:Nina_Kuscsik
male |
| gptkbp:offers_courses_in |
Point-to-point
Available for participants. |
| gptkbp:participants |
over 2000
approximately 2,000 |
| gptkbp:product_line |
gptkb:Hopkinton,_Massachusetts
|
| gptkbp:racing_series |
Exciting atmosphere.
Positive experiences shared. Aid stations along the course. |
| gptkbp:safety_features |
Implemented
Medical teams on standby. |
| gptkbp:significance |
Increased visibility for female runners
Increased popularity of marathons in the U. S. |
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:John_Hancock_Financial_Services
|
| gptkbp:tradition |
Annual event since 1897
|
| gptkbp:training |
Available for participants.
Weather conditions affected training. |
| gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities |
Many
Hundreds of volunteers helped. |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Cool and rainy
cool and rainy |
| gptkbp:winner |
gptkb:Sir_John_Howard
gptkb:Dave_Mc_Gillivray |