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The marathon is a long-distance running event of 42.195 km. More than 800 annual marathons are organized in most countries of the world. Some of the largest and most prestigious races, in Boston, New York City, Chicago, London, and Berlin, form the biannual World Marathon Majors series, a world cup for elite runners. Other notable large marathons include Washington, D.C./Virginia, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Rome and Paris. The Auckland Marathon and Half Marathon is an annual marathon running race held in Auckland, New Zealand. Features of Auckland Marathon Auckland Marathon is held in October every year, which is during the spring in New Zealand. 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 and it was not until October 1992 that the Harbor Bridge crossing was first used. It became the first sports event to cross the Auckland Harbor Bridge. In September 2006, the Auckland marathon course was officially measured by approved measurer Bob Braid. The 2006 event was held on 29 October, 2006. The fastest men's time was set by Dale Warrander, with a time of 2h 17m 43s. The women's category was won by Tracey Clissold in 2h 50m 47s. The main features of the Auckland marathon t are: - The crossing of the Auckland Harbor Bridge which involves a climb of 33 meters to the highest point. - It gives runners a unique opportunity to run over the Auckland Harbor Bridge. - The Marathon course also travels around Auckland's stunning harbor. The adidas Auckland Marathon course runs from Devenport on Auckland's Northshore. - The Marathon and Half Marathon starts at 6:30am at King Edward Parade, Devonport, North Shore City and continues along the following streets to the finish venue, Victoria Park, located in Auckland City.
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