Stunning Weather for Taupo Half Marathon. Taupo. New Zealand.
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A news article describing the 19th annual Mizuno Taupo Half Marathon held on a course along the lakefront in Taupo, New Zealand.
Waymark Code: WMGR61
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 04/03/2013
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The Mizuno Taupo Half Marathon always attracts a wide range of ages. This year the youngest competitor was only 10 years old with the oldest being 85.
The Event Director said "It's fantastic organising an event like this where everyone has a great time and the proceeds go back into the Taupo community. Congratulations to everyone who took part and we are looking forward to seeing everyone back again next year on Sunday 4th August for the 20th anniversary."
The atmosphere in Taupo is always buzzing on Marathon days, up to 300 volunteers eagerly assist and spectators line the streets to support the two thousand runners and walkers that take part. Every year, proceeds from both the Mizuno Taupo Half Marathon and the Mizuno Kinloch Offroad Challenge are put back into the local community. Taupo local Vern McPhail started at the back of the pack and raised $1 for every person he passed for the Alzheimer's Society. Also a cheque was awarded to the Lake Taupo Hospice Trust (the events official charity) for $1,500 which was collected via online donations.
The Mizuno Half Marathon in Taupo starts on Redoubt Street adjacent to the Great Lake Centre and finishes on the Tongariro North Domain beside the Great Lake Centre. The course follows a flat, scenic out-and-back loop course on the edge of Lake Taupo. Surfaces include highway, footpath, formed track and some firm farmland.
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