Young have fun in the sun

DUNEDIN’S weather did not disappoint the 320 children, aged 2 to 6, who took part in yesterday’s Stride, Ride and Slide at Logan Park, as temperatures reached over 20degC.

Event organiser Isaac Smith, from Sport Otago, said the turnout was ‘‘fantastic’’.

‘‘Dunedin put on a great day for it.

‘‘It was great to see all the families getting out, getting active, and having some fun together.’’

The annual triathlon involves a run, cycle and water slide to finish, but Mr Smith said the slide was once again the highlight.

Most children went back for a second, and even third, turn.

But it was not only the children enjoying it, he said.

‘‘I think the kids, and the staff, all seemed to have a lot of fun on the slide.’’

The Stride, Ride and Slide will be held in Oamaru on Saturday and in Balclutha on Sunday.

PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH Ellie Coburn (left) and Ella Kirkland ( both 5), both of Dunedin, enjoy the water slide at this year’s Stride, Ride & Slide event at Logan Park, Dunedin, yesterday. Right: 4yearolds set off for the Stride, Ride and Slide children’s triathlon.