The river will provide some awe-inspiring sights for the runners and walkers on the Whanganui River Rd Relay this weekend. Photo / File
The river will provide some awe-inspiring sights for the runners and walkers on the Whanganui River Rd Relay this weekend. Photo / File
Some people will see one marae in a day, if that, but on Saturday April 7, people in Ka waewae tātahi o te Awa Tupua - the Whanganui River Rd Relay - will see eight.
The relay, hosted by Te Oranganui, is for runners or walkers individually or in teamsfor 55km from Pipiriki to Pungarehu Marae.
The event is in its third year and has become increasingly popular, says organiser Lee-Arna Nepia.
"I was lucky enough to participate in the first one, the numbers have definitely picked up since then, in 2017 I think there were about 200 participants," she said.
"It's a fun event for families, it's quite affordable for anyone who wants to join in on it."