On Sunday the 28th of October over 16,500 people lined up on the start line at Auckland's yearly 42.2 KM Marathon. These people were cheered along by an amazing 45,000 people throughout the course. The race started at 6.10am at Devonport to allow the majority able to cross the Harbour bridge. The temperature rose gradually as the day wore on and by only 9 am it was a massive 20 degrees. This was a disadvantage for 140 people collapsed from dehydration and were treated by St. Johns. The Men's was won by NZ favourite, Rowan Walker in 2hr 24min and Woman's by Alexandra Williams, of Christchurch, in 2hr 41min.
Auckland Marathon
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