Huntly Half Marathon
By RUN NZNEW is the key word for NZ's Oldest standalone Half Marathon. Where some MAJOR changes have been made for 2016 and beyond!
There is a NEW COURSE, one that is expected to be FAST. It features a virtually flat single out & back route that follows the mighty Waikato River completely on sealed roads. This course will only be used for the Half Marathon participants and no other event distances. The 10k and 5k events will take in the trails around the beautiful Lake Puketirini.
There is a NEW DATE, which will see a move to the warmer month of March, the 20th March infact. This will provide better weather conditions to run in and is perfectly positioned 6 weeks prior to the Rotorua Marathon for those that need a Build Up race.
A very sharp field is already assembling for the 2016 iHeartRadio Huntly Half Marathon which is set to be lead by 2 time Huntly Half Marathon Champion and current NZ Marathon Champion Aaron Pulford who has already expressed a desire to go after Rex Wilson 30 year old Race Record, chasing him hard will be multiple Athletics New Zealand and Athletics Auckland Inc Champion Tony Payne, 2015 Huntly Half Marathon Runner Up Tom Moyes, Wellington Marathon winner Chris Wharam, the in form and ever consistent Ciaran Faherty who was 4th last year at Huntly, Kerikeri Half Marathon Runner Up and 4th at last weekends Round the Bays - Brad Luiten, Former Hamilton City Hawks & Huntly Half U/20 Champion David Cooper and Wellington Marathon Runner Up Mark Boyce who will all be looking to break the magical 1hr 10min mark.
The women's field may be slightly smaller but no less impressive, lead by the in form Rowan Marie Torckler who was 8th Overall at last weekends Round the Bays, 2nd at last years Auckland Half Marathon and is the Wellington Half Marathon Champion, will be a tight battle with fellow Hamilton City Hawks Team mate Alice Mason who is the current Christchurch Marathon Champion with another local in the form of Ironman triathlete Anna Cleaver also a potentially surprise package.
TRIATHLON
Top International Professionals enter Challenge Wanaka
Challenge Wanaka continues to attract triathlon's big names to the shores of Lake Wanaka in 2019, with some of the world's best confirming their participation. American triathlon powerhouse, Andrew Starykowicz will be certainly pushing the envelope in Wanaka.
Top International Professionals enter Challenge WanakaChallenge Wanaka continues to attract triathlon's big names to the shores of Lake Wanaka in 2019, with some of the world's best confirming their participation. American triathlon powerhouse, Andrew Starykowicz will be certainly pushing the envelope in Wanaka.
Saturday, 5 January 2019
CYCLING
Captivating Finishes at BDO Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge
Epic results unfolded today at the 42nd annual BDO Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge.
Captivating Finishes at BDO Lake Taupō Cycle ChallengeEpic results unfolded today at the 42nd annual BDO Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge.
Monday, 26 November 2018
MULTISPORT
Wanaka athlete crowned 25thPeak to Peak supreme winner
Stunning bluebird weather greeted competitors at the 25thannual Torpedo7 Peak to Peak multisport race Saturday.
Wanaka athlete crowned 25thPeak to Peak supreme winnerStunning bluebird weather greeted competitors at the 25thannual Torpedo7 Peak to Peak multisport race Saturday.
Monday, 13 August 2018
TRIATHLON
Taupo named as finalist in race to host 2020 Ironman 70.3 World Championship
IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today that Perth, Western Australia and Taupō, New Zealand have been named finalists to host the IRONMAN®70.3® World Championship triathlon which will rotate to the Oceania region in 2020.
Taupo named as finalist in race to host 2020 Ironman 70.3 World ChampionshipIRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today that Perth, Western Australia and Taupō, New Zealand have been named finalists to host the IRONMAN®70.3® World Championship triathlon which will rotate to the Oceania region in 2020.
Wednesday, 13 June 2018
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