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News From: Friday, May 5, 2023
 Rotorua Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Rotorua Marathon results: Hicks and Mason claim their slice of marathon history (Rotorua Daily Post)
Malcolm Hicks won the 2023 Rotorua Marathon in 2:21:49 while Alice Mason won the women's race in 2:54:30.
 
News From: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   New Look Red Stag Rotorua Marathon Set To Build On Rich Heritage (Scoop)
The 2023 Rotorua Marathon will be held on Saturday, May 6, with three-time champions Michael Voss and Alice Mason, Malcolm Hicks, among others.
 
News From: Monday, September 19, 2022
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   Rotorua Marathon: Marathon champ finds her stride at 44 (Newsroom New Zealand)
Michael Voss won the 2022 Rotorua marathon in 2:29:21 while Mel Brandon won the women's race in 3:00:08.
 
News From: Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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   Rotorua Marathon: How Mark Gray prompted a rule change (Bay of Plenty Times)
Forty-six years ago, Mark Gray ran the Rotorua Marathon at 15, creating controversy which eventually prompted the event to change its rule to allow only 16 and older participants.
 
News From: Sunday, May 9, 2021
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   Voss clinches back-to-back Rotorua Marathon titles (daijiworld.com)
Michael Voss won the 2021 Rotorua Marathon in 2:29:30, with more than 4,000 participants.
 
News From: Saturday, September 26, 2020
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   Rotorua Marathon won by Bay of Plenty runners Michael Voss, Alice Mason (Bay of Plenty Times)
Michael Voss won the 2020 Rotorua Marathon in 2:31 while Alice Mason won the women's race.
 
News From: Tuesday, September 15, 2020
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   Coronavirus: Aucklanders barred from Rotorua Marathon due to Covid-19 fears (Stuff)
The 2020 Rotorua Marathon, set on September 26, will be held as planned but without the participation of Aucklanders.
 
News From: Thursday, May 3, 2018
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Mason out to defend NZ marathon title in Rotorua (Runner's Tribe)
Alice Mason will defend her women's race win last year in the 2018 Rotorua Marathon this May 5.
 
News From: Saturday, May 6, 2017
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   Double Japanese glory at Rotorua Marathon (The New Zealand Herald)
Saeki Makino won the 2017 Rotorua Marathon in 2:22 while Yuki Ogawa won the women's race.
 
News From: Monday, May 5, 2014
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   Uchino and Gibbs Take Out 50th Rotorua Marathon Titles (TVNZ.co.nz)
Masataka Uchino won the 50th Rotorua Marathon with a time of 2 hours 27 minutes and 24 seconds.
 
News From: Sunday, May 5, 2013
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   Rotorua Marathon: Local Takes Podium (Rotorua Daily Post)
Sam Wreford won the Rotorua Marathon with a time of 2 hours 22 minutes and 23 seconds. He was 12 minutes ahead of second place finisher and local runner Steven O'Callaghan.
 
  Human Interest Story
   Rotorua Adores Big Run (Rotorua Daily Post)
The 49th annual Rotorua Marahton has concluded and locals are hoping that a native son might win next years 50th jubilee.
 
News From: Sunday, April 29, 2012
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  Human Interest Story
   Driver Disrupts Rotorua Marathon (Rotorua Daily Post)
A disgruntled driver pulled into oncoming runners during the Rotorua Marahton. The incident followed a verbal altercation between the drive and lead cyclists
 
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Costley Wins Rotorua Marathon (New Zealand Herald)
Phil Costley won the Rotorua Marathon with a time of 2 hours 28 minutes and 25 seconds.
 
News From: Thursday, April 26, 2012
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   Warrander Out For Sixth Rotorua Marathon Title (New Zealand Herald)
More than forty-five hundred runners are expected to pound the streets of the Rotorua Marathon. Defending champion Dale Warrander is hoping for his sixth win.
 
News From: Tuesday, May 3, 2011
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   Dale Warrander's Fifth Victory For A Hero At Rotorua Marathon (Bay Of Plenty Times)
Dale Warrander broke the record for the most titles at the Rotorua Marathon with his fifth win and a time of 2 hours 23 minutes and 1 second
 
News From: Sunday, May 1, 2011
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   Record Run For Dale Warrander In Rotorua Marathon (Stuff.co.nz)
Dale Warrander broke Jack Foster Rotorua Marthon record for the most titles when he won his fifth title in a time of 2 hours 23 minutes and 1 second
 
News From: Thursday, April 28, 2011
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  Human Interest Story
   50 Years, And Marathons, Apart (Daily Post)
Pip Hyde is 19 and will run her first marathon on Saturday while Peter Vyver is 69 and will run his twenty-fifth Rotorua Marathon.
 
News From: Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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   Rotorua Marathon: Warrander Eyes Legend's Tally (Daily Post)
Dale Warrander hopes to one-up legendary Jack Foster by claiming his fifth title at the Rotorua Marathon on Saturday.
 
News From: Thursday, March 24, 2011
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   Rotorua Marathon: Winton Eyes Third Win (Daily Post)
Scott Winton is eyeing his third win at the Rotorua Marathon and hope to dethrone Dale Warrander.
 
News From: Tuesday, May 4, 2010
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   Johanna Makes Marathon History (Rotorua Daily Post)
Johanna Ottosson took home top honors in the Rotura Marathon with a time of 2 hours 50 minutes and 19 seconds as she became the first local to win the race since 1975.
 
News From: Monday, May 3, 2010
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  Human Interest Story
   Clark Best Of Gisborne Runners (Gisborne Herald)
Rowan Clark was the highest placing running in the Rotura Marathon from Gisborne. He was 76th with a time of 3 hours 15 minutes and 1 second.
 
News From: Thursday, April 29, 2010
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Local Has Unfinished Business At Rotura Marathon (3News.co.nz)
Steven O'Callaghan stumbled just a few feet before the finish line of the 2009 Rotura Marathon. He he is entering the 2010 with the fastest estimated time of 2 hours and 22 minutes.
 
News From: Wednesday, March 11, 2009
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Iconic Marathon Keeps On (The Daily Post)
The Rotorua Marathon, a New Zealand tradition, begins at the aptly named Sulpher Point amid swirling steam from the ground. This year's event, the 45th, will be held May 2.
 
News From: Saturday, May 3, 2008
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   Allston triumphs at the Rotorua Marathon despite sadness (TV3.co.nz)
Twenty-two year old Australian Hanny Allston won the women's race at the Rotorua Marathon despite the sadness surrounding the sudden death of her coach a few days earlier. In the men's race defending champion, Craig Kirkwood, ran out of steam at the 35k mark, allowing Joe Piggins to take the victory.
 
News From: Friday, May 2, 2008
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  Human Interest Story
   Marathon run to celebrate daughter's birthday (The Dominion Post)
Sarah Christie will attempt to win the New Zealand marathon championships in Rotorua. One year ago Christie worried that her third child had cystic fibrosis while on the delivery room table. Christie's daughter was born relatively healthy and has decided to mark the anniversary with her return to big-time running.
 
News From: Monday, April 30, 2007
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Craig Kirkwood Wins Rotorua Marathon (News Wire)
Kirkwood finished in 2h 23m 44s, Saeki was second in 2h 29m 54s with Mark Williams winning the battle with Kerry Rodger for third in 2h 32m 8s.
 
News From: Thursday, April 26, 2007
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   Carsten Joergensen Withdraws From Rotorua Marathon (News Wire)
Carsten Joergensen of Christchurch, who was expected to feature amongst the major placings, has withdrawn because he suffered from a sickness just after he entered for the race.
 
News From: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
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   Japanese Runner Set To Tear-Up The Rotorua Marathon (News Wire)
This year's Rotorua marathon will be an outright victory for Japanese runner Tsutomo Saeki if runs up to his estimated time of 2h 15m.
 
News From: Thursday, November 30, 2006
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Substantial Bonus On Offer In Rotorua Marathon (Newswire)
Article on prize awards to be given
 
News From: Tuesday, May 2, 2006
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Runners Love Rotorua Marathon (The Daily Post)
Judging by the top athletes' comments, the Rotorua Marathon is still number one in New Zealand. However, that doesn't necessarily mean they will show up for the annual 42.195km loop of Lake Rotorua which requires speed, strength and endurance with a couple of nasty hills to test the best.
 
News From: Monday, May 1, 2006
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   Rotorua Marathon: Winner had 'a little bit' still held back (The Daily Post)
Scott Winton of New Zealand won the Men's race at the Rotorua Marathon.
 
   Rotorua Marathon: Rotorua pulls off another 'good team effort' (The Daily Post)
Deanna Hape won the 2006 Rotorua Marathon - this just a year after having battled cancer.
 
News From: Friday, April 28, 2006
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  Human Interest Story
   Winston's Going the Distance for Rotorua Marathon (The Daily Post)
Kaharoa farmer gets up at 4.30am, checks on his farm and then heads out to the marathon course to put up signs marking each kilometre of the race.
 
   Rotorua Marathon: Music Inspires Marathoners On (The New Zealand Herald)
Information on the course, its peculiarities and best times/past winners is given.
 
News From: Thursday, April 27, 2006
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  Human Interest Story
   Milestone for Rotorua Marathon Enthusiast (The Daily Post)
For popular Wellington Scottish runner 56-year-old Bernie Portenski, who ran her first marathon in Rotorua, Saturday will mark her 100th.
 
News From: Friday, April 7, 2006
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  Human Interest Story
   Portenski On Course For Her 100th Marathon At Rotorua (Newswire)
Popular Bernie Portenski will run her 100th marathon in the Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon.
 
News From: Monday, May 9, 2005
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  Human Interest Story
   Rotorua Marathon Sideshow Fires Up Runners (The Daily Post)
Article on what a group of neigbors do to cheer up runners
 
News From: Sunday, May 8, 2005
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Warrander wraps up Rotorua Marathon (TV NZ)
Race results and comments
 
News From: Friday, May 6, 2005
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   Olympian clear Favourite for Rotorua Marathon (NZ Herald)
Pre-race review. Athens Olympian Dale Warrander should have the Rotorua Marathon to himself in the annual run around the lake.
 
  Human Interest Story
   Marathon man Practises What he Preaches at 84 (NZ Herald)
Article on Les Marsh who decided to do his first marathon later than most - at age 81. Now 84, the sprightly Katikati man is gearing up for his third Rotorua Marathon, doing what he preaches.
 
   Warrander's focus is on Melbourne (Rotorua Marathon) (The Daily Post)
Comments on Warrander participating in the marathon, and pre-race review
 
News From: Wednesday, October 20, 2004
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Rotorua marathon loses major sponsor (The New Zealand Herald)
Tenon quit involvement, marathon still to go ahead
 
News From: Monday, April 26, 2004
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   Rotorua prepared for marathon celebration (New Zealand Herald)
More than 3,500 athletes are expected to descend on Rotorua to participate in the 40th anniversary of a notable event.
 
News From: Thursday, September 18, 2003
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   Changes likely for Rotorua Marathon (The Press)
There will be some critical changes to the Rotorua Marathon when the 40th race is run next year. One of the main changes could be the naming sponsor as Fletcher timber is selling off its forests to an American company.
 
News From: Wednesday, May 7, 2003
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  Human Interest Story
   Nelson pair in good form at Rotorua Marathon (The Nelson Mail)
Nelson runners Derek Shaw and Murray Hart won medals in the Rotorua Marathon.
 
News From: Wednesday, December 18, 2002
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Boost for Rotorua's Annual Marathon (New Zealand Herald)
New Zeland's annual Rotorua Marathon is set for May 3rd. The race is being supported by World Wildlife Fund, Meningitis Trust, Heart Foundation, Parkinsons New Zealand and the Cancer Society, so runners have a new incentive this year. Directors are hoping for a turnout much larger than the 1900-runner race they held last year.
 
News From: Monday, April 29, 2002
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Bright takes national title in slowest Rotorua Marathon race in 31 years (The New Zealand Herald)
Mark Bright of Auckland, New Zealand may have finished second at Rotorua to Katsumi Tsuchiya of Japan, but he won the New Zealand National Marathon title.
 
News From: Sunday, April 28, 2002
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   Japanese runner wins New Zealand marathon event (MegaSports)
Katsumi Tsuchiya of Japan became the first overseas runner to win the Rotorua Marathon.
 
News From: Saturday, April 27, 2002
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   Rotorua Marathon: No milk run for Snowdon (The New Zealand Herald)
Taranaki dairy farmer Alastair Snowdon hopes to defend his title at this morning's Rotorua Marathon.
 

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