Ironman acquires Auckland Marathon
IRONMAN today announced that it has acquired New Zealand's largest road race, the Auckland Marathon. The race, which dates back to 1936, attracted more than 16,000 participants last year. The 2014 Auckland Marathon will take place on November 2. â€IRONMAN operates several events outside of the
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