Time starts now ... Runners get under way at the start of the half marathon from the Caledonian Ground. PHOTO: SIMON HENDERSON
In the pink ... Ivy Westhead, 9, completes the 5km fun run. PHOTO: SIMON HENDERSON
On track ... Tim Murphy (561) and fellow competitors run alongside a calm Dunedin Harbour during the half marathon on Sunday. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD
Steady as you go ... Runners get into their stride at the start of the 10km run. PHOTO: SIMON HENDERSON
Among the trees ... Half marathon competitor Noemi Leinfellne (1346) leads a bunch of runners along the tree-lined pathway at the harbourside, near the molars. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD
Final steps ... Completing the 5km fun run are guide Yvonne Banwell and Nooapii Rouvi with his guide dog Byron. PHOTO: SIMON HENDERSON
Colour burst ... Looking cheerful in pink tutus during the half marathon are Katrin Visser (1671) and Lucy Robinson (1640). PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD
Across the water ... Aden Young (1944) heads across the Andersons Bay causeway on the final leg of the half marathon. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD
Participants traverse a loop in front of Logan Park High School at the start of the 10km walk during the Emerson's Dunedin Marathon 2024. . PHOTO: SIMON HENDERSON
Friendly walk ... Pam Mahuika and guide dog Mila take part in the 10km walk during the Emerson's Dunedin Marathon 2024. PHOTO: SIMON HENDERSON
Perfect conditions . . . At the front of a pack heading along Portsmouth Dr were half marathon competitors (from left) Angus Faulks, Samantha Flaws, and Danielle Nevin. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD
Stepping out . . . Rikshant Anand (left) and Felipe Sattaylet run with fellow half marathon competitors along Portsmouth Dr on Sunday. PHOTO: BRENDA
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Return journey . . . Half marathon competitors (from left) Evelyn Armstrong (1610), number obscured, and India Surridge (655) make their way across the causeway at Anderson’s Bay. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD
Passing by . . . As competitors in a walk event head towards Otago Peninsula, half marathon runners (from left) Gary Maclennan, Hum Jenner, Isobel Jenner and Hanna Braithwaite are on their way back into town. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD
Keeping pace . . . On track to run a two-hour half marathon on Sunday are (from left) Daniel Robertson, Harry Anderson, Vic Artates, April-lily Sule and pace runner (with flag) Julian White. PHOTO:
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More than 3600 participants joined the Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon in perfect conditions on Sunday, a signal of the event’s soaring popularity.
The record-breaking numbers are even more remarkable considering it is entirely organised by volunteers from the Caversham Harrier & Athletic Club.
The Star reporters Simon Henderson and Brenda Harwood had cameras at the ready on the day to capture all the excitement.
