The Betta Dais team produced a display of grit and teamwork to navigate challenging conditions and secure victory at the 2026 WIRe Run 4 Her Relay in Hamilton.
Participants at the Waterfront Courtyard were met with persistent, gusty winds for the fundraising event, which supports the vital work of the Women’s Resource Centre. The out-and-back course required each runner to head west for 1.5km before returning to the courtyard to exchange the relay baton at the central handover point.
The Betta Dais team—comprising Ben Howland, Cameron Tully, Chris Mewett, and Marquis Burgess—proved to be the class of the field. They handled the headwind with tactical poise, crossing the finish line in a combined time of 47:58 to take the overall title.
The battle for the remaining podium spots was equally fierce. The Durkin Desjardins girls team, led by Colette Durkin, Eva Desjardins, Maddie Durkin, and Marie Dore, delivered a remarkably consistent performance to secure second place in 48:55. They were followed closely by The Goal Getters quartet of Chris Hayne, Isaac Metschnabel, Josh Cann, and William Biram, who stopped the clock at 51:46 to round out the top three.
Beyond the competitive times, the event served as a significant community gathering for the Women in Reinsurance (WIRe) network and their supporters. Despite the blustery weather, the relay highlighted the strong spirit of the local running community and their commitment to providing resources and support for women across the island.
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