In a vibrant showcase of community spirit and athletic endurance, the
16th annual Race to the Brewery took place on Saturday, February 28th, beginning at Property Brokers in Palmerston North and finishing at the Tui Brewery in Mangatainoka, drawing
impressive participation and reinforcing its reputation as a highlight on the
regional events calendar. With 51 eager cyclists at the start line, the event
once again demonstrated the community’s strong commitment to charitable causes
and collective wellbeing.
Paul Roache, Property Brokers' Regional Director for Manawatū, Whanganui, and Taranaki, expressed his gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the event.
“One of our four core values at Property Brokers is ‘We are passionate about our communities and want to see them thrive,’ and Saturday was a powerful demonstration of how we put that value into action. Thanks to the tremendous support from our community, events like Race to the Brewery are possible, enabling us to reinvest those contributions back into the regions we serve through initiatives such as Relay for Life, the Rescue Helicopter, our volunteer fire brigades, and our scholarship programme. These efforts truly make a meaningful difference,” Roache said.
Guy Mordaunt, Managing Director of Property Brokers, also reflected on
the event, noting, “The Race to the Brewery is not only a test of physical
endurance but a meaningful way to bring our community together. The fantastic
turnout this year really highlights the strength of that connection and the
difference our fundraising efforts can make.”
This year's race raised more than $50,000, which will support several
vital community services and initiatives, including Relay for Life, the local
Rescue Helicopter service, regional Volunteer Fire Brigades, and the RTTB
Sports Scholarship programme. These contributions will help sustain essential
emergency services, expand educational opportunities and support young,
upcoming athletes across the community, reinforcing the event's role as a
driver of positive change.
Special acknowledgment is extended to the dedicated organising committee, committed marshals, and all enthusiastic participants. Their time, energy, and generosity were instrumental in the event’s success.
“The generosity shown by everyone involved is truly heartening and deserves our deepest gratitude. Be proud of what we have achieved together. I feel very honoured and privileged to work with such an amazing group of people,” Roache added.
And congratulations to long-time competitors, 360 Health & Fitness who took out the top honours this year, winning the Race to the Brewery shield for being the winning team on the day!
The Race to the Brewery continues to
exemplify the remarkable achievements possible when people unite for a cause,
pushing the boundaries of what can be accomplished and highlighting the
enduring strength of community bonds.
2026 Award Winners:
1st Place - 360 Health & Fitness - Olive Tree Candidates
2nd Place - Storey's Forgotten Team (Whanganui Fire)
3rd Place - Amey Bros (K Amey Construction)
Soloists:
1st Place - Dave Jackson
2nd Place - Richard Day
3rd Place - Cody Clark
McDougalls Good Buggers Award - The Fight Shop NZ
Best Dressed - Scrambled Leggs
