Sponsored by Ray White Whangarei & Tutukaka since inception, and run in conjunction with Sport Northland, Whangarei’s favourite workplace run/walk event, the Ray White Hatea Loop Challenge, celebrates the Hatea Loop Walk/Cycleway (Huarahi o te Whai) and Workplace Health. The event is designed for workplaces to participate and challenge one another in a fun, festive and social atmosphere – with plenty of healthy competition for those vying for a category win (and bragging rights). Participants enter as part of a workplace team (of three or more people) across either the run, run/walk, or walk categories – with the results being calculated on the first 3 finishers for that team. There is a range of industry categories in which teams enter – challenging fellow workplaces and departments from across the region. For the second year running, the event has now featured a colour run. “What a way to end a challenging year,” said John Monteith “as always we are very happy with how the event unfolded. This event is a great way for workplaces to come together and kick-start their Christmas celebrations in a fun, festive atmosphere – to us it has started to really signify the start of summer.
“It is wonderful to see friends, families and colleagues come together in support of this event. The anticipation for the event is evident with ticket sales and solid numbers. It’s not hard to see why it’s one of Sport Northland’s most successful regional event.” adds fellow Company Director, Vanessa McKenzie.
