History
The first Auckland Marathon was held in June 1936, using an Auckland waterfront course. The race did not become an annual event until the 1960s, or possibly until 1949, or until 1992 if the Great Northern Marathon (Takanini) events are not regarded as the Auckland Marathon editions of 1989 to 1991, and it was not until October 1992 that the Harbour Bridge crossing was first used, becoming the first sports event to cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
In September 2006, the Auckland marathon course was officially measured by approved measurer Bob Braid. This means an athlete's time over the 2006 marathon course can be recognised to qualify for international events such as the World Championships in Athletics.
The 2006 event was held on 29 October 2006. The first man to finish was Dale Warrander, with a time of 2h 17m 43s. The first woman to finish was Tracey Clissold with a time of 2h 50m 47s.
The 2007 event was held on 28 October 2007. The first man to finish was Matt Smith, with a time of 2h 20m 41s. The first woman to finish was Ady Ngawati with a time of 2h 49m 05s.
The 2008 event was held on 2 November 2008. The first man to finish was Ben Ruthe, with a time of 2h 28m 11s. The first woman to finish was Ady Ngawati, with a time of 2h 46m 47s.
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