The Tarawera Ultramarathon Run and Relays 2011

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The Tarawera Ultramarathon is a summertime 100k, 50 mile (85k) and 60k trail run in the Bay of Plenty new Zealand. The course follows volcanic lakes, through native bush and forests. Wild, scenic and long.

The Tarawera Ultramarathon is a 100k, 50+ mile (85km) or 60km trail ultra. distance run from Rotorua to Kawerau in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Along way you'll pass through exotic forestry, native bush, lakes, waterfalls and follow a beautiful river. Most of the run is on single track trails or forestry roads. You can compete as a solo athlete or as part of a relay team. There will be buffet aid stations, drop bags, pacers, spot prizes and free hotpools at the finish. Plus you'll get to share your day with an international field of athletes. Read the race info. or even more FAQ.

The 3rd annual Tarawera Ultra. will be on Saturday 19 March 2011.
It will be a little bigger, better organised, with more social activities and just as adventurous as the previous two editions. Expect more single-track trails too! - Run free and love widely - Paul Charteris (Race Director)

Entries are open. There's early-bird discounts and wait-list if full.

All solo entrants will receive a Tarawera Ultra. 3XDRY T from nzoactive (example only shown at right). Additional shirts will be available to buy over the race weekend.

All solo ultra. entrants will receive a pair of Injinji performance mini crew toesocks.

A redwood Tarawera Ultra. tea (or beer) coaster for all finishers.The coasters are from a tree that fell near the start-line. Shirts, socks, coasters and more will be in your racepacks in March.

For all athletes (solo and relay), there will be lots of chances to buy Tarawera Ultra. shirts, Injinji socks, INOV-8 shoes etc. at the race.

Check out stories from 2010 on facebook. and Tarawera photos

2010 Tarawera Ultramarathon results and comments from athletes

	in the news In New Zealand Endurance there's a great article about this years Tarawera Ultra. Written by Ingrid Tiriana - who was too modest to mention she finished the 60k ultra. herself. Read Tarawera Endurance and also Kia Ora from UltraRunning Magazine, USA. In the blogs, Dr. Jo, Jane Manthorpe, Charlo, Brenda on the Run (from Canada) and Andrew Shelly goes from dawn till dark and CAPT Scott McIntyre smiles the whole way. - see also Ultra Impressive! - from the 2009 race.
Base training? Malcom Law is at it again - this year with 7 incredibly scenic runs in 7 days in Nov. and Dec. Get your base trainig in and support a great cause. Go support 7in7 Media Bush run to show off Rotorua- courtesy of Rotorua Daily Post. Course maps The brand new race maps (with elevation profile, running surface and aid station locations). New aerial photo to get your head around where you are running New photos: of the the Tokorangi Pa Road section of the course. This is right near the start. New maps with driving instructions for crew and spectators. Chip timing Active Timing NZ will provide all runners with timing chips and will be the official timer for the Tarawera Ultra.
Measuring the course on the far side of Tikitapu (Blue Lake) is a sucky job - but somebody has to do it :-)

lots of photos All the photos (plus some newly discovered ones) have been placed in a new flickr photo album. Take a look at photos of trail ultrarunning goodness.

Tarawera Ultra: Tarawera Falls Track from trail ruNZ on Vimeo.