The 4th annual Vibram Tarawera Ultramarathon Run & Relays. 17 March, 2012
An adventure, an endurance event, a 100km-long scenic buffet. The Vibram Tarawera Ultra is a 100, 85 or 60km trail ultra. distance run from Rotorua to Kawerau, 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 in 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.
Race Information
Race information to plot and plan, including schedule, distances, performance rules.
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View the Ultramarathon course
There are three distances: 60km, 85km and 100km.
The Tarawera Ultra is a point to point footrace from Rotorua through to Kawerau. The vast majority of the run is on singletrack trails through native bush or forestry roads. This is a trail run - not a road race
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Athletes Guide
The athletes guide has not yet been developed for 2012. We willpost a PDF here soon.
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