New Zealand trail runners prepare for Tarawera Ultramarathon challenge
18 Jan, 2021 08:19 PM
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Nearly 2500 people will take on the Tarawera Ultramarathon next month. Photo / Kurt Matthews
Rotorua Daily Post
The trails surrounding Rotorua are set to welcome almost 2500 runners from across New Zealand for next month s Tarawera Ultramarathon.
The 13th edition of the popular event, which is now New Zealand s largest trail running event, will see runners take part in four races on February 13, including 21km, 50km, 102km and 100-Miler distances.
The event is run by Ironman Group Oceania and managing director Dave Beech said it had received strong support from runners throughout the country.
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