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Thursday, May 1, 2014
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After a busy summer of events in and around Rotorua, the action continues this weekend with the 50th Anniversary of the Rotorua Marathon. At time of writing there are approaching 9,000 participants lining up for the marathon and associated events - making it the largest in the event’s history.
It promises to be an exciting weekend in the city with thousands of people making the trip to Rotorua for the ASICS Lifestyle and Sports Expo, commencing Friday and the main events.
For the first time at the Rotorua Marathon the Asics Expo will be extended to include a wide variety and array of products and services as well as a food hall, bar and outside food court.The expo will comprise all manner of sponsors products related to runners sports clothing, accessories, equipment and products as well as introducing for the first time, food products, lifestyle products and merchandise, health and beauty and non sports clothing.
Another first will be the outdoor mobile food court. Inside the Energy Events Centre will be a food hall with a wide variety of different food. You can buy a meal and drink (we will also have a bar area to help you relax or celebrate), sit down to eat and enjoy. Or why not fill your pantry with new and exciting food products.
Everyone is welcome to attend over the 2 day period with FREE entry.
If the marathon is not for you, you can opt ot participate in either the Half Marathon (21.1km), Quarter marathon (10.5km) or Fun Run (5.5km). There will also be a kids event (2.5km) on the Friday afternoon.
For more information visit the official Rotorua Marathon website by clicking here.