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Athletics

Registrations are still open for this Sunday's "Bring the Keg Back to the Brewery" race at Mangatainoka.

Event manager Phil Wilson says 10 teams had already registered for the second edition of the 8km fun run.

The mixture of social and sports teams will have five to 10 runners each carrying an empty keg for 8km over farmland and varying terrain including a river crossing through the Mangatainoka River and under the bridge - before returning the keg to Tui Brewery.

Last year's winning team of dairy farmers and agricultural workers from the Wairarapa and Tararua districts have already made their intentions clear about defending the title. Leader Greg Archibald says that despite having a new line-up for this year's race, they will be working hard to keep the title.

"We know there are some strong teams entering from around the region, but hopefully our local knowledge will pay dividends."

All funds raised from the entry fees will go to Pahiatua On Track, a group fundraising for the community and there is a $1000 prize for the first team to finish. Trophies will also be awarded to the first business team, first community team and first sports team across the line.

Bring the Keg Back to the Brewery is part of Tui Brewery's Summer Series 2013 which previously included the sold-out Super Rugby pre-season game between the Hurricanes and the Chiefs and last weekend's Toki Golf Open.

Upcoming events include Tunes Under the Tower on March 24, Tui Truck Stop Show and Shine on April 27 and Tunes Under the Tower on April 28.

To enter, email phil@propertybrokers.co.nz, download an entry form at www.tuibrewery.co.nz or get one from Tui HQ in Mangatainoka.