Dunedin Marathon

Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon

More than 3600 participants joined the Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon in perfect conditions on Sunday, a signal of the event’s soaring popularity.

And they’re off...

Organisers are thrilled at the record turnout and positive atmosphere at Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon on Sunday.

Oldroyd thrilled with victory off limited preparation

Oldroyd thrilled with victory off limited preparation

A refreshed Hannah Oldroyd won the open women’s title of the Dunedin Marathon yesterday.

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Past champ ready to return for another go

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Past champ ready to return for another go

Former champion Hannah Oldroyd is sure to feature up front in the open women’s field of the Dunedin Marathon tomorrow despite a lack of preparation.

Almost 2000 to hit the start line for delayed event

A marathon will take place in June to raise money for Port Hills. Photo: Getty

Almost 2000 to hit the start line for delayed event

After two years in the Covid wilderness, the Dunedin Marathon hits the ground running tomorrow, with almost 2000 runners and walkers taking up the challenge of the Otago Peninsula course.

Brother and sister will run for dad

Grace and Thomas Walding will run their first half marathon as part of the Dunedin Marathon next...

Brother and sister will run for dad

Running the Dunedin Marathon for a charity close to their hearts has made two siblings’ dad proud.

Night shelter incentive to run marathon

Friends (from left) Briar Waugh, Georgia Pringle and Ruby Pringle run along the cycleway-walkway...

Night shelter incentive to run marathon

Crossing the finish line together will be an ‘‘awesome achievement‘‘ for three friends running the Dunedin Marathon.

The Cadbury Dunedin Marathon attracted a field of 1505 Brave and hardy soul across all three distances on the picturesque but wind chill swept Otago Harbour course this morning. Can you spot yourself?

Lequeux tipping exciting race

In transit . . . Sharon Lequeux and her daughter, Poppy (2), on the way home from work along...

Lequeux tipping exciting race

Motherhood has not stopped Dunedin electron microscopist Sharon Lequeux from becoming one of the top five-ranked women in the Dunedin Marathon tomorrow.

Mind is free to wander while we run

Runners head off from the starting line at the Cadbury Dunedin Half marathon. Photo by Gregor...

Mind is free to wander while we run

There is plenty of time to think while you are running a half marathon.

Athletics: Saucy effort takes quarter marathon

Josh Baan wins the quarter marathon. Photo by Wayne Parsons.

Athletics: Saucy effort takes quarter marathon

West Harbour residents who may have witnessed a large bottle of tomato sauce flying northbound towards Port Chalmers can rest easy.

Athletics: Marathon winner 'felt fresh and went for it'

Marathon competitors in action. Photos by Gerard O'Brien. Click to enlarge

Athletics: Marathon winner 'felt fresh and went for it'

There was a poignant moment as Dunedin's Romain Mirosa crossed the finish line yesterday to win the Cadbury sponsored Dunedin Marathon title.

Athletics: Dunedin a safe haven for refugee family

The world focus on refugees in to Europe was highlighted yesterday when Dunedin's Sophanna Parsons contested the open women's section of the half marathon in the Dunedin Marathon.

Athletics: All Payne in blustery conditions

Tony Payne on his way to a win in the half marathon yesterday. Photo by Gerard O'Brien.

Athletics: All Payne in blustery conditions

Somehow, the old saying running with the wind at your back and the sun on your shoulder does not have the same meaning for Auckland corporate lawyer Tony Payne.

Dunedin Marathon a runaway success

Competitors get off the mark at Harington Point yesterday morning.

Dunedin Marathon a runaway success

Photos taken by Gerard O'Brien. Images available from Otagoimages.co.nz or from the Otago Daily Times office in Lower Stuart St. Telephone: (03) 4793579. All results provisional.