Not only is the Peachtree Road Race special because it takes place on a special day, but it also has a rich, over three-decade tradition. While the Boston Marathon can declare it is the oldest road race in America, few 10K’s can claim they’ve been around longer than the Peachtree Road Race. The race began modestly in 1970. There were only 110 people in the race. By 1980, just ten years later, the race had grown from 110 runners to over 20,000 people and had nearly outgrown the four-lane street.
Which research question would lead to the MOST information about the history of marathons?
A) Where did marathons originate?
B) Were marathons derived from the early Olympic Games?
C) Do marathons occur in countries other than the United States?
D) How did marathons first develop and spread into a popular physical activity?