Former race director Phil Coakes gets ready for the start of the 2011 marathon. PHOTO: THE STAR FILESAfter more than 27 years, the Cadbury Dunedin Marathon has a new race director. While she did not expect to become race director so soon, she has embraced the role. In 1999 and 2004, the half marathon also doubled as the New Zealand Half Marathon Championships. Mr Coakes did not wish to comment.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 26, 2017 18:00 UTC