Thousands turn out for basin fun run

THE ChillTech Beach 2 Basin Fun Run in Whangarei attracted a record number of participants on Saturday. Organisers accepted 2440 entries from all ages in both the 10km and 6.8km categories for the two-and-a-half hour event that started on the Onerahi foreshore and the Onerahi Tavern respectively. Northern Advocate photographer Tania Whyte was on the sidelines snapping the competitors.

Tim Brown, Ian Jackson and The Old Fulla Ian Thorne looking good at the race start.

Image 1 of 6: Tim Brown, Ian Jackson and The Old Fulla Ian Thorne looking good at the race start.