The total for the Cancer Society Wairarapa's Relay for Life has climbed to $115,000.
The biennial fundraiser was held on the weekend at Clareville Showgrounds, with 650 walkers across 50 teams taking part.
Two years ago, the relay was at Queen Elizabeth Park, but Wairarapa centre manager Jeanine Gribbin said the extra space at the showgrounds gave the event a "village-like" feel.
"When it was in the park, people couldn't see their teams while they were walking - but being on that big green gave it more of an open, village-like feel."
While the Tararua College team were the "clear winners" on the day, with over 500 laps recorded - the teams more advanced in years were not to be outdone.