Competitors in last year's Nike City of Christchurch marathon leave Queen Elizabeth II Park stadium to begin the 21km run through the city to Christchurch International Airport and another 21km back again. Of the 630 who started, 562 finished, the last one arriving at the stadium in just over six hours. More than 1000 have entered the marathon this year.
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Press, 3 June 1982, Page 23
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60Competitors in last year's Nike City of Christchurch marathon leave Queen Elizabeth II Park stadium to begin the 21km run through the city to Christchurch International Airport and another 21km back again. Of the 630 who started, 562 finished, the last one arriving at the stadium in just over six hours. More than 1000 have entered the marathon this year. Press, 3 June 1982, Page 23
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