The Marathon Challenge

This worksheet applies the relationships between speed, distance, and time to marathon training and race scenarios. Students calculate average speeds, pace times, and completion durations for runners using metric units. The tasks involve multi-step problem solving and conversions between kilometers, meters, and hours. The sports-based theme encourages students to connect mathematics with real-world athletics, promoting engagement and a deeper understanding of rate-based reasoning.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Mathematics – Solving Distance, Speed, and Time Problems

Science – Applying Motion Concepts to Physical Activity

Mathematics – Unit Conversion and Proportional Thinking

Health and Physical Education – Interpreting Speed and Pace Data

This worksheet is part of our Speed, Distance, and Time collection.