March Quizmail

[oblongata]

In which city of the U.S.A. does the world's oldest annual foot race, first held 110 years ago, take place.
I immediately went for Boston, however the Boston Marathon runs through Newton as well as Boston?

[Argee2]

The San Francisco Bay to Breakers Footrace is supposed to be the oldest foot race in the world. It was first held in 1912 to raise the spirits of the city after the earthquake of 1906. (Although it was not 110 years ago unless my arithmetic is faulty!).