New Zealand's Rotorua Marathon brings thousands of runners into lake tracks

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New Zealand's Rotorua Marathon brings thousands of runners into lake tracks

STORY: New Zealand's Rotorua Marathon brings thousands of runners into lake tracks DATELINE: Sept. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: ROTORUA, New Zealand CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Rotorua Marathon STORYLINE: More than 2,400 runners stepped on the picturesque tracks around Rotorua Lake on Saturday in one of the oldest sporting events in New Zealand. Home favorite Michael Voss won by a clear margin in 2:29:21 and became the first man to win three consecutive Rotorua Marathons since the event began 58 years ago. Wellington-based athlete Mel Brandon won the women's race in 3:00:08. Earlier in the day, more than 2,400 participants set out in the sunshine to take on either the full marathon, half-marathon, 10km or 5.5km distances. Rotorua, one of North Island's top visitor destinations, is well-known for its fascinating geothermal activity, Maori culture, hot springs and mud pools. Rotorua Marathon is famous for its stunning scenery across the various race options around Lake Rotorua, the b

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