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A marathon covers 26.2 miles, a distance fixed at the 1908 London Olympics. Runners rely on marked lanes, lap counts and timers to keep races fair.

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Find these 15 words

15 words, adds diagonals

  • finish
  • jogging
  • laps
  • marathon
  • medal
  • pace
  • race
  • run
  • runner
  • shoes
  • sprint
  • start
  • stopwatch
  • stretch
  • track

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Words in the Running word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

run
Moving fast on foot with both feet leaving the ground.
race
Contest to see who covers the distance fastest.
track
Oval surface marked in lanes for running events.
shoes
Cushioned footwear made for running comfortably.
start
Line and moment where a race begins.
finish
Line a runner crosses to complete the race.
runner
Person who runs, for sport or for exercise.
sprint
Short race run at top speed.
medal
Award hung on a ribbon for top finishers.
laps
Complete trips around the track during a race.
jogging
Running at an easy, steady pace.
stretch
Gentle movement that loosens muscles before or after running.
pace
How fast you run, often measured per mile.
marathon
Long race of twenty six point two miles.
stopwatch
Timer that measures how long a run takes.
relay
Team race where runners take turns on the track.
baton
Short tube passed between runners in a relay.
hurdles
Barriers runners leap over during certain track races.
stamina
Ability to keep going without tiring quickly.
treadmill
Indoor machine with a moving belt for running.

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