North Shore Times (New Zealand)
IRONMAN NEW ZEALAND
Thirty-four North Shore residents will compete in the 33rd Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zealand in Taupo on March 4. Ironman New Zealand was the first International Ironman event established by the owners of Ironman Hawaii. Today it is one of 40 events global events – each comprising a 3.8km swim 180km bike and 42.2km run - that qualify participants for the annual Ironman World Championship in Hawaii.It is New Zealand’s biggest and richest annual international one-day sporting event, with the 2017 event expected to attract a field of more than 1200 participants from over 40 countries.
PHOENIX IN ALBANY
The Wellington Phoenix return to Auckland for a second time this season, when they take on Perth Glory at QBE Stadium on March 4 kicking off at 7.35pm. The Phoenix are coming off an upset 2-1 victory against Brisbane Roar. Whereas Perth has rocketed to third on the A-League table after a hard- fought 2-0 win over a weary Western Sydney Wanderers on February 25. The curtain raiser to the Phoenix’s match is the Wellington Phoenix reserve team against Waitakere United in the Stirling Sports Premiership.
COLOUR RUN
The Color Run Tropicolor World Tour is bringing a 5km run to the North Shore on March 12 at QBE Stadium, Stadium Drive, Albany from 8am til 11am. All participants receive a t-shirt, headband, finishers medal, temporary tattoos and colour packet with their entry fee. Find out more about the event that is held in different cities around the world go to thecolorrun.com.au/event/ auckland.