Managed isolation won't be stopping one man from participating in this years Rotorua Marathon.

Finian Scott, who is currently in isolation in Rotorua, will be running the equivalent of a full marathon around the hotels 150 perimeter courtyard- a total of 300 laps.

He told Heather du Plessis-Allan he will have a strong support crew cheering him on.

"After two weeks in a hotel, you get to know the staff and your fellow inmates, so I don't think there will be any lack of support."

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