2021-04-11 06:35:56 GMT2021-04-11 14:35:56(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
WELLINGTON, April 11 (Xinhua) The picturesque streets of New Zealand s Christchurch were filled with runners and walkers on Sunday as the ASB Marathon celebrated its 40th anniversary.
The ASB Marathon couldn t go ahead, for the first time ever, last year because of COVID-19, and the cancellation of marathons in other countries due to the epidemic left many of New Zealand s fastest runners racing at home, including the race on Sunday, organizers said.
The marathon is one of Christchurch s key sporting events, said Christchurch City Council Head of Recreation, Sports and Events Nigel Cox.
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