There is just over a week to go before the sixth annual Mitre 10 Megawalk is held and organisers are hoping more people will participate so more money can be raised for cancer charity Canteen.
Last year 1200 people took part in the event. This year, the Megawalk will be held on November 10 and there are four events to cater to all levels of fitness and ability. The Mega is a 28km run or walk. The event starts at Mitre 10 Mega in Hastings at 7.30am. Participants will follow a route through Hastings to the Showgrounds. The course then heads towards Whakatu before joining the Rotary Pathway at Pakowhai Park, adjacent to the Chesterhope Bridge. It then follows the Pathway to Ahuriri. The finish line is at Mitre 10 Mega Napier. To be professionally timed you must register in the Hogs Breath Cafe Challenge.
The Hawke's Bay Today Half Mega is a 15km run or walk that starts at Awatoto - opposite the southern end of the Fertiliser Works - at 9am. This event also follows the Rotary Pathway and finishes at Mitre 10 Mega Napier. To be professionally timed you must register in the Shoe Clinic Challenge.
The MoreFM Short Mega is a 6.5km version which starts behind Ocean Spa on the Marine Parade at 10am.
The Mega Meander is a 3.5km walk starting at 10am at Perfume Point, Ahuriri.
