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What a Fantastic run! - Manawatu Evening Standard Fun Run 1984

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Description: This image was taken for a story and photo feature that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on Monday 8th October 1984. "Fun run fans fired up."

"An impressive sight at the start were the number of eager canine entrants straining at the leash....Top dog, however, was Radar the five-year-old spaniel handled by Sharon Sullivan, of Palmerston North. After coming second last year, and undergoing an intensive training run last month, he was the quickest four-legged entrant in the 10.6km event, looking as fit and fresh at the finish as he was at the start."

Around 2000 people competed in the event in either the short 3km or the full 10.6km course, including 120 army cadets from Waiouru. Proceeds from the entry fees and sponsorship for the charity event went to the Heart Foundation's Manawatu branch and the YMCA.

Best dogs:
Radar (Spaniel, handled by Sharon Sullivan)
Purdy (German Shepherd, handled by John Sapwell)
Bobby (Keeshond, handled by Heather Pain)
Shuska (Samoyed, handled by Chris Whakatope)
Sheba (Alsation, handled by Wayne Schwamm)
Bess (Labrador cross, handled by Bonnie Dewart)