Fun runners flock back

Waipā Fun Run 2023

The return of the Waipā Fun Run on Sunday March 5 was welcomed by both competitors and organisers as an impressive 647 runners and walkers completed the course.

Yvette Jackson (577) of Te Awamutu had a couple of companions with her on the 5km run and walk. She finished a respectable 47th in 31:57.

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