Photos: Hundreds brave rain for Whangārei Relay for Life cancer fundraiser

As always, the Relay For Life was a colourful spectacle at Trigg Sports Arena, in Kensington, Whangārei, over the weekend.

Cancer doesn't sleep, and nor did hundreds of Northlanders who braved some inclement weather to take part in Relay for Life over the weekend.

The annual event - which saw teams walk, run and jog over an 18-hour period at Trigg Sports Arena, in Kensington, Whangārei - is all about celebrating cancer survivors and remembering those who have lost their lives to the disease while also raising money for the Cancer Society.

More than 750 people have registered for the Northland relay and so far more than $82,000 has been raised. The goal is to pass $100,000.

Northern Advocate photographer John Stone went along to the relay to capture these images.

Marcel Kaipo, left with friends Thomas and Jade Wihongi walk the walk.

Vic Baughen on the trumpet as the Whangārei District Brass Band entertained the masses at the Relay for Life.

From left, Julie Hutchings, Hayley Quinn and Helen Kaimarayna take to the track for cancer.

Going green were Simone Veldsman, Mara Schnider and Ann Tupp.

The Ortopod Team, from left are Nora Johnson along with Susie and Rose Finlayson.

Relay entrants, from left are Timothy Bickers, Kuukua Eshun, Kaycee Cherrington and Quin Manihera applaud the band.

Raunatiri, left and Hoani Afeaki do their bit for the Cancer Society at the Relay for Life.