Weekend Warriors Sweat for Charity

Paddlers in pink took to the water at Darling Harbour on Sunday to compete in the annual Dragons Abreast charity regatta to raise money for breast cancer research and support.

Meanwhile, two last-minute entrants took out the top spots in the inaugural Run Sydney half marathon, which was presented by The Sun-Herald and held at Sydney Olympic Park.

Dejen Gebreselassie, a 21-year-old from Kingsford, won the race, while the first woman over the line was Jane Fardell, 33, from Dubbo.
 
“It was a tough race but a great flat course,” Mr Gebreselassie said of the race, which was presented by The Sun Herald.

A spokeswoman said both Mr Gebreselassie and Ms Fardell had joined the race as last-minute entrants.

More than 6000 runners, joggers and walkers entered the three races: a three-kilometre children's run, a 10-kilometre run or walk and the half marathon course. The event raised more than $80,000 for charities across Australia, including charity partner beyondblue.

Elsewhere, Sydneysiders were out in force for the Seven Bridges Walk, which raised money for the Cancer Council.