Kerikeri Half Marathon, Kapa Haka action caught on camera

Women's half marathon winner Alanna van Hout from Auckland congratulates second place-getter Caris Teo.

Thousands of people either ran, walked, watched or helped out at the popular Kerikeri Half Marathon on Saturday.

Kerikeri Gymnastics Club who helped keep the pre-race assembly fuss-free are Georgia Wilson, 7, left, with her mum Louise Wilson, Louise Williams, Shannon Hawthorn and Janet McLea.

Wheelchair race entrants Jamie Tapp from Kaikohe, left, and Brent Lynn from Hikurangi get the event under way.

Sport Northland, organiser of the annual event which is part of the Run/Walk series, said the weather was sunny, the entrants were willing and the day went superbly.

A motivational message from Ange Nicholson, left Kev and Che Nicholson.

From Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Pukimiro are Wikitoria Rodgers, left, Waireti Kara and Roimata Clark-Fairclough.

Also thrilling everyone who took part or watched was the Te Tai Tokerau Primary Schools Kapa Haka regional competition at Okara Park in Whangārei.

Kamo Intermediate's Huntah-Lily Moriaty.

Kamo Intermediate's Tayla Carpenter-Rihari, centre Te Tai Tokerau Primary Kapa Haka Regionals 17 November Kamo Intermediate's Tayla Carpenter-Rihari, centre, gives a strong performance.

Kamo Intermediate's Tayla Carpenter-Rihari, centre Te Tai Tokerau Primary Kapa Haka Regionals 17 November Kamo Intermediate's Tayla Carpenter-Rihari, centre, gives a strong performance.

The large crowd responded to great kapa haka performances.

Northern Advocate chief photographer John Stone caught action from both.