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News From: Friday, January 28, 2022 | ||
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Pre-Race Review/ Lineup | ||
'Incredible blow': Buller marathon cancelled for first time in 40-year history
(New On News) The 2022 Buller Marathon on February 12 was cancelled due to coronavirus concerns. | ||
News From: Friday, January 12, 2018 | ||
Buller Marathon | ||
Post-Race Review/ Results | ||
Timaru's Sam Wreford wins Buller Marathon - setting another record time
(The Timaru Herald) Sam Wreford won the 2018 Buller Marathon in 2:16:03, topping the previous record of 2:20:31. | ||
News From: Monday, February 13, 2012 | ||
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Post-Race Review/ Results | ||
Mardon Blitzes Buller's Thirtieth Marathon
(Stuff.co.nz) Simon Mardon won the Buller Marathon with a time of 2 hours 30 minutes and 56 seconds for the events thirtieth anniversary. | ||
News From: Friday, February 11, 2011 | ||
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Pre-Race Review/ Lineup | ||
Kennedy Vies For Buller Gorge Marathon Honors
(Marlborough Express) John Kennedy has been a dominant force in the Marlborough area in the marathon distance and he hopes to continue his presence this weekend in the Buller Gorge Marathon | ||
News From: Tuesday, February 8, 2011 | ||
Buller Marathon | ||
Human Interest Story | ||
Solid Energy Supports Buller Marathon For A Further Two Years
(Voxy.co.nz) Solid Energy will support New Zealands Buller Gorge Marathon with a new two-year committment. The marathon takes place on February 12. | ||
News From: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 | ||
Buller Marathon | ||
Post-Race Review/ Results | ||
Buller Marathon Running Ordeal
(The Nelson Mail) Rain and strong winds provided extreme racing conditions at the Buller Marathon. But Simon Mardon and Paula Canning managed to pick up their second men and women's titles in the 26.2 mile race. | ||
News From: Monday, February 11, 2008 | ||
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Post-Race Review/ Results | ||
Buller Marathon win comes as surprise
(The Nelson Mail) Simon Madron ran an impressive negative split at the Buller Marathon to outlast Christchurch's Martin Lukes who finished second in 2hr 38min 43sec. Blenheim's Ian Thomas was third in 2hr 46min 45sec. For Madron, his time was an 11 minute personal record and his second half split of one hour and sixteen minutes nearly rivaled that of his fastest half of one hour, fifteen minutes and 43 seconds. | ||
News From: Friday, February 8, 2008 | ||
Buller Marathon | ||
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup | ||
Marlborough runners defend Tasman titles at the Buller Marathon
(The Marlborough Express) The annual Buller Race's consist of a very competitive full Marathon and half marathon competition. | ||
News From: Monday, February 12, 2007 | ||
Buller Marathon | ||
Human Interest Story | ||
Heat Claims Veteran Runner In Buller Race
(Stuff) Wells was picked up by race director Dennis Straker just 9km from the finish line. He took Wells to an ambulance 2km further along the course, but said he was beginning to slip into unconsciousness at that stage. | ||
Buller Marathon Competitor Dies
(NewsTalk) William Wells died after becoming short of breath 33 kilometres into the race. | ||
News From: Saturday, February 10, 2007 | ||
Buller Marathon | ||
Human Interest Story | ||
Buller Marathon Attracts Record Field
(Stuff) When the race starts at 8.30, the 25th anniversary will have attracted a record 2900 runners. The organizer and volunteers work hard to ensure all work well. | ||
News From: Wednesday, February 7, 2007 | ||
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Human Interest Story | ||
College Head Takes On Buller Marathon
(The Malborough Express) Article on Brian Allison, who will be running the full length for the 19th time. | ||
News From: Saturday, February 3, 2007 | ||
Buller Marathon | ||
Human Interest Story | ||
Buller Marathon Strains Westport
(Stuff) The race director of 21 years, Dennis Straker, hoped he could compete this year, the 25th anniversary, but organising an event in a narrow gorge on a section of road that tests even confident car drivers put paid to his hopes. | ||
News From: Friday, February 2, 2007 | ||
Buller Marathon | ||
Human Interest Story | ||
The Buller Marathon: Eight Days And Counting
(The Nelson Mail) Comments and goals of several participants |
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