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Opinion: Rotorua Marathon 2021 a special atmosphere with heart-warming moments

Shauni James
By Shauni James
Rotorua Weekender reporter·Rotorua Daily Post·
13 May, 2021 09:56 PM2 mins to read

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Rotorua Marathon 2021 men 's medal-winners were (from left) Greg Darbyshire, second; winner Michael Voss, and Ewan Sinclair, who was third. Photo / Andrew Warner

Rotorua Marathon 2021 men 's medal-winners were (from left) Greg Darbyshire, second; winner Michael Voss, and Ewan Sinclair, who was third. Photo / Andrew Warner

Queen's Drive was lined with people last Saturday as friends and family came out in force to support those taking part in the Rotorua Marathon events.

I took part in the 5.5km, and can say from experience that it is such encouragement and a massive boost down that last stretch when crowds of people are there cheering participants on.

I stayed for a while after my run to watch others finish the races, and it was such a heart-warming time.

There were whoops, cheers and clapping as people conquered the finish line.

There were children running the last few metres hand-in-hand with their participating parent.

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It was super special to see members of Achilles make their way down the finishing shoot with their guides, and a few participants on crutches didn't let that stop them from completing the courses.

The number of t-shirts representing different charities and loved ones was so touching to see, and reading people's attire while running certainly kept me distracted from any discomfort I was feeling!

While it's awesome to give our best, reach personal goals and strive for times, I believe one of the greatest things about big events like this one is seeing communities coming together.

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There was love, care and positivity radiating on the day, and there's nothing better to experience than an atmosphere like that!

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