Verry said the event raised approximately $3000, which will benefit charities including LandSAR Hawke's Bay and Salvation Army, and a further $4000 for the rescue helicopter.
Runners and walkers were in good spirits as they tackled 32km, 21km, 15km and 5km races. Photo / Supplied
The winner of the men's 32km race was Doug Moore, who finished in a time of 3hr 5m, while Greta Knarston came across the line first in the woman's race in 3hr 36m.
Phillip McKay and Emily Stephens claimed top spot in the 21km races, while Brian Doherty and Phoebe Butler-Munro finish first in the 15km.
Jude Low and Monica Sharpe took top spot in the 5km race, with times 24m 19s and 33m 17s respectively.
A total of 446 people participated across the 32km, 21km, 15km and 5km races in the Hawke's Bay sun. Photo / Supplied
The course is set mostly on private land and includes windswept beaches, native forest, waterfalls, river gorges and coastal farmland.
Fellow race director Jamie Sinclair said while numbers were down on previous years due to uncertainly of what alert level system Hawke's Bay would be in on race day, the day was a success.
The course spans beaches, forest, waterfalls, river gorges and coastal farmland. Photo / Supplied
"I'd also like to mention our gratitude to the Robertson and Gordon families who very generously allow us access to The Farm at Cape Kidnappers and Clifton Station for the event," he said.
Next year's Cape Kidnappers Trail Run is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 2, 2021.
