Teams raced on foot in relays, crossing the Manuherikia River via Shaky Bridge, while individuals had to ford the river, fighting the eddying current in deeper waters.
Virginia Pile, of Clyde, on the downhill leg of the Alexandra Blossom Festival's Round the Clock Race yesterday evening. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON
A later team race had various means of transport, with runners tagging team members in kayaks, and horses and riders taking the start of the climb to the Alexandra clock before handing back to runners to head up the final steep ascent.
Seamus Hart crosses the Manuherikia River a second time during the race as part of Mardi Gras festivities yesterday evening. PHOTO: TRACIE BARRETT
Winners of the individual race were: Men: Harry Thow (1), Seamus Hart (2), Maz Cameron (3). Women: Anna Yeoman (1), Virginia Pile (2).
