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Tauranga's second Colour Dash attracted at least 1000 runners and walkers, who had to brave rain, sloppy conditions as well as being peppered with coloured starch and water.

Together they raised $10,750 for Project K and KiwiCan. Event manager Larissa Allen is pleased with the turnout.

Covered in coloured dust for a good cause. Photos: Cameron Avery.

"It was the eighth dash in the country. We've done it in other cities, such as Rotorua, Hamilton and Auckland. Considering the fact that it rained for the first two to three hours, the turnout was amazing," she says.

She reckons everyone had a great time for a good cause and people of all ages had a go at the 3 or 6 km run/walk around Waipuna Park.

The event will soon be reviewed and during that time those involved will decide where to take it next. It may one day return to Tauranga, the city that hosted it first, at least in New Zealand.