Fifth Hawke's Bay Marathon attracts all ages

Participants racing to the finish line. Photo / Ian Cooper

Thousands of people turned up in their comfiest running shoes and lycra ready to run the Hawke's Bay Marathon.

The conditions were mild and sunny as 8000 people participated in the New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Marathon, 2Degrees Half Marathon and the Havana Coffee 10km.

Hawke's Bay Today photographer Ian Cooper was there to capture the runners' efforts.

Over 8000 people participated in the marathon, half marathon and 10km. Photo / Ian Cooper

Rob Ewan finishing the 2degrees Half Marathon. Photo / Ian Cooper

Runners at the start line for the full marathon at West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier. Photo / Ian Cooper

It was a clear and sunny day on Saturday for the runners. Photo / Ian Cooper