This morning under very cold and windy conditions about 150 walkers and runners took part in the 5km and 10km walks and runs conducted by the Manawatu Striders Club as first in a three event series leading up to the Half Marathon in August. Fortunately the rain held off during the events.
While officially only a fun event a few times were taken. First walker home in the 5km event was Kevin Waters in 33.13, fastest in the 10km walk was David Jones in 1.04.15. Fastest 5km runner 21.00 and fastest 10km runner recorded 37.57.