Reigning champions and Round the Clock juggernauts Breens Construction and  Dunstan High School won out on Friday afternoon as competitors of two and four legs ran the Round the Clock Race.

A mostly cloudy and grey day gave way to a chilly evening as runners braved the frigid Manuherekia River. 

Dunstan High School impressed in the open team race - the teenagers took out the four-legged category (6mins 13secs) courtesy of their horse runner, while Breens (6mins 51secs) settled for first in the two-legged category. 

Dunstan High School’s Jack Dent crosses the line to claim open team victory. Photo Rowan Schindler. 

Dunstan’s Jack Dent, 18, said he was exhausted after his nine-person team took out the trophy and dethroned Breens. 

The team was made up of Jack Dent, Josh Scarlet, Tegan Chapman, Lucy Harrex, Will Healey, Celia Ward, Zak Healey, Callum Smith, Harlen Hancock. 

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“I feel bloody awesome,” Jack said. “Shagged though.” 

Asked if he would come back next year, Jack was blunt. 

“Nah, I’m shagged.” 

In the open individuals, it was an all Alexandra affair, as Joost Breuk (10mins 8secs) claimed men’s first place ahead of James Brent. 

Joost Breuk claimed the open men’s individual win. Photo Rowan Schindler.

Joost, a local GP, was understated about his win. 

“I’m very tired,” he said. “I thought I’d need a doctor at the end once I’d finished. 

“The water was very cold. It is what you want during a long run. 

“Now time for a shower. A long hot shower indeed.” 

Dunstan High School’s Lucy Harrex rode a horse in her team’s win - the first time she had ridden that particular horse. Photo Beth Hamilton. 

In the women’s, Anna Yeoman took top spot while Vania Smith settled for second. 

The primary school categories saw Jack Sinnamon (Alexandra Primary) claim first place ahead of Sullivan Love (St Gerard’s). 

In the girls, Summer Liddell claimed first, while Xanthe Payne grabbed second. 

Finally, in the primary school team event, Alexandra Primary School claimed top spot with a record time of 6mins 11secs, ahead of Terrace Primary in second, and St Gerard’s third.

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