🏃 Track and Field Crossword
Free printable track and field crossword puzzle for kids — ages 7-9. Read the clues and fill in the grid!
Track and Field Crossword
Medium (Ages 7-9)
Across
- 1. Runners push off these at the start
- 3. The line you cross to end the race
- 6. A very long race of over 26 miles
- 7. A heavy disk you spin and throw
- 9. The last runner in a relay race
Down
- 2. Special shoes with pointy bottoms for grip
- 4. Warming up muscles before the race
- 5. Where winners stand to get their medals
- 8. One full trip around the track
Track and Field Crossword — Answer Key
Medium (Ages 7-9)
About Track and Field Crosswords
This track and field crossword challenges kids to connect clues with answers like Discus, Marathon, and Lane. The intersecting words give helpful hints — if you get one answer, the next one becomes easier.
Medium crosswords are excellent for developing inference skills. Kids read a clue, consider what they know about track and field, and test their answer against the crossing words — a rich learning loop.
Running, jumping, and throwing your best. Looking for more? Try our Track and Field Word Search or Track and Field Word Scramble!
Frequently Asked Questions
▶Are these track and field crossword puzzles free to print?
Yes, completely free. No signup required. Print as many as you need for home or classroom use.
▶What age are track and field crosswords designed for?
Easy crosswords (ages 4-6) have fewer clues and simple words. Medium (ages 7-9) adds more complexity. Hard (ages 10+) uses longer vocabulary and trickier clues.
▶Do the crossword puzzles come with answers?
Yes. The answer key prints on a separate page with the completed grid so you can check work easily.