123 How much can participation in the America s Cup cost, in your opinion? Where was the last edition held, and when will the next one be? The number of participants is generally around 55,000; in 2025 there were more than 200,000 applications. The race is organised by New York Road Runners, a non-profit running organisation, and has been held since 1970, with the exception of 2012 and 2020, when it was cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy and the COVID pandemic respectively. FASHIONABLE SPORTS EVENTS Some sports events in the world are not only competitive events but have become global cultural phenomena and manifestations of fashion, celebrity, and national pride. follow a fixed schedule; they are generally held every three-four years, on dates agreed between the defender and the challenger, and every edition takes place in a different location . The Super Bowl The Super Bowl is the annual league championship final game of the National Football League (NFL) of the United States. It takes place on the second Sunday of February, which is known as the Super Bowl Sunday , or simply Super Sunday . The Super Bowl is among the world s most-watched sport events. The most famous singers and musicians are invited to perform during halftime, which is considered one of the highest honours in music. The New York Marathon The New York City Marathon is an annual marathon held in New York City. It is the largest marathon in the world for numbers of participants and applicants , and it takes place on the first Sunday of November. The race attracts professional competitors and amateurs from all over the world; the latter are chosen mainly by a lottery system or can be admitted by joining a team to raise funds for one of a number of charities. The America s Cup The America s Cup is a sailing competition and the oldest international competition of all sports. America s Cup races are held between two yachts: one that currently holds the trophy, the defender, and the other that is challenging for the cup, the challenger. The history and prestige associated with the America s Cup attract the world s best sailors, yacht designers, rich entrepreneurs and sponsors, as competing for the cup is very expensive . Races do not Windsor Castle is a royal residence in Windsor, in the English county of Berkshire, about 40 kilometres west of central London and around 10 kilometres far from Ascot. carriage: carrozza entrepreneur: imprenditore 230 HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY, AND CIVIC EDUCATION Royal Ascot Royal Ascot is the most important horse race in Britain. It takes place every year in the month of June in Ascot, a small town 40 kilometres west of London, and it reunites the world s best horse racers. Royal Ascot was established by Queen Anne in 1711. Members of the Royal family attend the event; every day, a procession of horses, led by the Royal carriage, takes place from Windsor Castle to Ascot. The race, which lasts for five days, is considered a display of fashion and style for important people all over the world.