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City of Christchurch Marathon

May 31, 2009

Organizer`s website

Where

Christchurch, New Zealand

Start time

06:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

May 31, 2009 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 06:00

MarathonPoint to pointWheelchair race

Race Results

Top 3

1. MICHAEL AISH 02:18:18

2. PAUL MARTINICO 02:22:49

3. ROWAN HOOPER 02:24:00

Top 3 Women

1. SANDRA PROSENICA 02:52:27

2. KIRSTY SOMERS-EDGAR 02:52:39

3. KELLY PARLANE 02:54:02

Top 3 Men

1. MICHAEL AISH 02:18:18

2. PAUL MARTINICO 02:22:49

3. ROWAN HOOPER 02:24:00

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The city of Christchurch will host it's biggest marathon ever this Sunday when over five-thousand runners lace up their running shoes for the 26.2 mile race. Michael Aish headlines the local field of runners with a marathon best of 2 hours 13 minutes and 20 seconds.

General News The Press

May 29, 2009

Christchurch’s Marathon Expecting Record Field

Race organizers for the City of Christchurch Marathon are expecting another record setting year for participation. The 2008 event saw a record of 4601 participants in New Zealand's fastest road race slated for May 31 this year.

General News Scoop Independent News

May 12, 2009