Nearly a thousand people swam, ran, or cycled around Napier yesterday for the annual Tremain's Triathlon.
The Triathlon has been running since 1994, and has become the largest multi-team event in the region - with 287 teams, or over 900 people competing yesterday.
Crowds gathered in Pandora yesterday morning when the race began, with competitors taking to the waters of Pandora Pond. While some stuck to the traditional 600m swim, or 1700m kayak, others enjoyed the new category of 1300m stand-up paddling.
Cheered on by spectators, competitors then ran or walked a scenic 5km around Pandora Pond to finish at Westshore, with a 20km bike ride out past Bay View as the final leg.
Among them was first-timer Hayley Dransfield, who competed alongside her teammates Jo and Tracy - all occupational therapists at the Hawke's Bay District Health Board.