This year there was a half road closure for four kilometres east of Maraetai allowing participants to enjoy the coastline without the presence of vehicles.

 

“I think it is definitely one of the most spectacular fun run events in the country, almost totally along the coast, and we got huge positive feedback particularly from those doing it the first time”, says Event Director and Rotary President Alex Garden.

 

The run/walk started from Duder Regional Park and traversed the Maraetai Coast Road, through Maraetai and finished in Te Puru Park, Beachlands.  There were 5km and 10km options with the 5km starting on Maraetai Beach.

 

 

 

“The great thing about an event like this is that not only do the proceeds go to back to the community, but those who took part get a huge boost from getting out into the fresh air and exercising.  I know many people who are now doing more exercise as a result of this event and that has to be good for the health of the community” says Alex.

 

The event winners were Lachlan Haitana (10k, male), Gretchen Falloon (10k, female), Wayne Gillard (5k, male) and Leah Anstis (5k, female) with Shelley Park School and local school, Maraetai Beach, taking out the school relays.

 

 

 

The event is organised by the Rotary Club of Pohutukawa Coast Passport with support from naming sponsor ALLFIT Gym.  Other key supporters were Franklin Local Board, Fletcher Living, Jaedon Manufacturing, Beachlands Medical Centre, Paul Taylor Jewellers and Sealink.  All supporters can be seen on the sponsor page on www.rotarycoastalrun.nz.  Volunteers were from Rotary, Pohutukawa Coast Community Association and Clevedon Lions as well as other local people who gave their time.