Runners line up for the ANZA Challenge held at the Auckland Domain. Photo / Dean Purcell
More than 700 people turned out to the Auckland Domain this morning for the conclusion of the ANZA Challenge, which has seen sports stars and celebrities racing some 1300km to raise money for kids with disabilities.
The race, which was partly sponsored by the New Zealand Herald, saw teams from
New Zealand and Australia running, rowing and cycling around the country fundraising for the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation.
The race culminated today with simultaneous runs in Sydney and Auckland, where more than 700 children and adults raced around the Auckland Domain.
New Zealand won.
Former All Black and broadcaster Marc Ellis lead the New Zealand team, which also included Black Sticks player Gemma Flynn, Paralympic cyclist Nathan Smith, Olympic gold medal rowing team Nathan Cohen and Joseph Sullivan, and paralympic rower Danny McBride.
